MVP Russell Westbrook finished the win with 12 points, five rebounds and six assists while shooting 5/9 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans ...

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has become one of Michael ... the decision to award him with Defensive Player of the Game for his defense on Magic star Paolo Banchero.

In addition, an assist should not be credited on a play in which a defender deflects and/or taps the ball which leads to a made field goal.” Russell Westbrook dished it to Nikola Jokic and a ...

During the most recent nine-game stretch that he spent on the sideline, Malone went small with his starting lineup, opting to start Russell Westbrook ... Our defense is much improved.

When Russell ... energy, Westbrook was joining a team already led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokić. The fit appeared questionable at first, with concerns about how his style of play would mesh ...

Feb 1, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook watches from the bench during the second half of play against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center.

Vinny Benedetto: Peyton Watson and Russell Westbrook remain out for tomorrow’s game against the Pelicans. New Orleans will be without Brandon Ingram, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Keion Brooks ...

Team Grading The Week has a New Year’s resolution this month we think everybody can get behind: more Russell ... that guard be Westbrook or Braun, at least to start the game?

Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game twice in a single season. Jokic finished ...

2017 MVP Russell Westbrook finished the win ... but his ability to FORCE this team to play fast no matter what makes it so hard for the defense." Westbrook has 5 turnovers but his ability to ...

Russell Westbrook has been able to get whatever he wants on Miami's defense shooting 3-of-5 with ... Westbrook found his home there as he's playing well at the moment. Miami is just too chaotic ...