On Monday evening, the Sacramento Kings played the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.
The Kings lost by a score of 130-124.
Russell Westbrook finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 10/17 from the field in 37 minutes of playing time.
NBA Fans React To Russell Westbrook’s Performance
@hoopswontstop: “Russell Westbrook got a genuine super power when it comes to making any center look good”
@Twopoint0h__: “And Russell Westbrook still HIM !!!!”
@NBAMemes: “Myles Turner played 10 years in Indiana …booed by the crowd in his return. Russell Westbrook played 1 year in Denver …received a warm welcome in his return.”
@realapp: “Russell Westbrook at halftime: 16 PTS 5 REB 2 AST 3 3PM 6/11 FG”
@MattGeorgeSAC: “I really don’t understand how there wasn’t a single contender out there that didn’t think Russell Westbrook would really help their team. On a vet minimum deal too.”
@starlitocruz: “Westbrook’s retirement tour should be 82 road games vs only his former teams.”
@James_HamNBA: “Didn’t have the Russell Westbrook/Drew Eubanks two-man game on the bingo card tonight.”
@BiscSport23: “Westbrook is genuinely the best Kings player on the court tonight”
@Beastbr00k0: “Russell Westbrook in his return to Denver at halftime: 16 Points 6/11 FG (55%) 3/5 3PT (60%) 5 Rebounds 2 Assists 70 TS% All in 19 Minutes Russ is hooping against the Nuggets in Year 18”
@Shapalicious: “Russell Westbrook out of control at the end of a game? No! Can’t believe it!”
@devharris01: “Trade Russell Westbrook to a contender nowwww”
@SwipaCam: “I could not comment for most of the game but I am happy that Russell Westbrook is getting such a great opportunity to play in Sacramento.”
@FCartoscelli3: “Really strong game from Russell Westbrook tonight in his return to face his former team: 23 PTS | 10 REB | 6 AST | 8/14 FG | 3/6 3PT | 29 MIN”
Westbrook is in his first season playing for the Kings.
The 2017 MVP came into the night with averages of 11.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 39.1% from the field.
Following the Nuggets, the Kings will play their next game on Wednesday night when they return home to host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.