On Monday night, Russell Westbrook made his return to Denver when the Sacramento Kings played the Nuggets.
Despite Westbrook having a strong performance, the Kings lost by a score of 130-124.
Russell Westbrook Made NBA History Against Nuggets
Westbrook put up 26 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 10/17 from the field and 3/6 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
The future Hall of Famer also made NBA history.
Via The Sacramento Kings: “Russell Westbrook has recorded his 525th career double-double tonight at DEN.”
Russell Westbrook has recorded his 525th career double-double tonight at DEN.
23 PTS 👑 10 REB pic.twitter.com/qlPcOYwhS9
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 4, 2025
Westbrook signed with the Kings right before the start of the 2025-26 season.
He is currently averaging 13.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 39.4% from three-point range in seven games.
Via @realapp: “Russell Westbrook is top 10 all-time in games with 25+ PTS, 10+ REB, & 5+ AST. As a point guard…”
Russell Westbrook is top 10 all-time in games with 25+ PTS, 10+ REB, & 5+ AST.
As a point guard… pic.twitter.com/0ViZggaaeI
— Real Sports (@realapp) November 4, 2025
The Kings are now 2-5 in seven games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Western Conference.
They have a talented roster that is led by Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis (and Westbrook).
Via @TheWestWolfPod: “Russell Westbrook is on a non-guaranteed minimum contract in the nba. As a starter, he is averaging: 18.0ppg 4.7apg 7.7rpg Only 15 players of 450 NBA players (3%) average at least 18ppg,4apg, and 7rpg. As a Starter, Russell Westbrook is 1 of those 15 players.”
Westbrook made all nine of his All-Star Games as a member of the OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets.
Via @PolymarketHoops: “Russell Westbrook as a starter this season: 18.0 PPG 7.7 RPG 4.7 APG 2.0 SPG 48/44/86%”
Russell Westbrook as a starter this season:
18.0 PPG
7.7 RPG
4.7 APG
2.0 SPG
48/44/86% pic.twitter.com/72etF6QNAR— Polymarket Hoops (@PolymarketHoops) November 4, 2025
The Kings will resume action on Wednesday night when they host the Golden State Warriors.