On Wednesday night, the Sacramento Kings played the Houston Rockets in Texas.
The Kings lost by a score of 121-95.
Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 12 points, four rebounds, nine assists and one steal while shooting 5/13 from the field and 2/7 from three-point range in 28 minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To Russell Westbrook’s Performance
Here’s what people were saying about Westbrook:
@RussFcb: “Westbrook really one of the greatest scoring point guards in NBA history Closing in to be the greatest scoring PG ever”
@HiMyNameIsJC_: “RUSSELL WESTBROOK JUST DUNKED IT! 😭 IT FINALLY HAPPENED! 🥹 I don’t care if it was a wide open jam He also did the 6’7 motion 💀 #LightTheBeam”
@TheWestWolfPod: “Russell Westbrook has now passed Tim Duncan for 17th on the NBA’S All Time Scoring List. What an illustrious career for the Brodie.”
@ETrainSports: “Russell Westbrook has now passed Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list! Westbrook now finds himself in 17th place. What a storied career, it’s a dream come true to watch him reach new heights as a Sacramento King! Congrats Russ!”
@SpursCentel: “The Kings rebuild needs to start with waiving Russell Westbrook.”
@Beastbr00k0: “Russell Westbrook ranks amongst Players in NBA History: Points: 17th (1st among PGs 🔜) Rebounds: 70th (1st among PGs) Assists: 8th Triple Doubles: 1st Game tying/go ahead FGS (clutch): 3rd (1st among PGs) Steals: 15th Russ is undeniably a Top _ player of All Time? 👀”
@Top4pick: “I knew Russell Westbrook doing all that clapping & talking was going to turn us up”
@_yayeezy: “This game got out of hand once Westbrook started running his mouth lol story of his career.”
@russwestfacts: “Russell Westbrook showing Houston they need him”
Sacramento Kings: “With his field goal at the 7:03 mark of Q2 tonight at HOU, Russell Westbrook passed Tim Duncan (26,496) for 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list.”
𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 👑
With his field goal at the 7:03 mark of Q2 tonight at HOU, Russell Westbrook passed Tim Duncan (26,496) for 17th on the NBA’s all-time scoring leaders list.
👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/LFhG0U5ssl
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 4, 2025
Westbrook came into the night with averages of 13.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range.
Congrats to @russwest44 of the @SacramentoKings for moving up to 17th on the all-time SCORING list! pic.twitter.com/hkZYaCSXsN
— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2025
With the loss, the Kings dropped to 5-17 in 22 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak (and 2-10 in 12 games on the road).
Following the Rockets, the Kings will play their next game on Saturday night when they visit Tyler Herro and the Miami Heat.
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As for the Rockets, they are now 14-5 in 19 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference.
They are 6-2 in the eight games they have played at home.
Following the Kings, the Rockets will continue action on Friday night when they host the Phoenix Suns.
