Russell Westbrook finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 3/10 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 20 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

Russell Westbrook was incredible in the Nuggets' recent victory over the Thunder, leading to Michael Malone calling him a rockstar.

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is off to a rough start in his first season with the Denver Nuggets, struggling in the bench role he embraced last season

MVP Russell Westbrook finished with six points, four rebounds, ten assists and one block while shooting 2/3 from the three-point range in 24 minutes of playing time off the bench. Many people on social media reacted to his performance.

Russell Westbrook and head coach Michael Malone's partnership seems to be a match made in heaven, and it's paying off for the Nuggets.

As the second-worst offense in the league so far, criticism has rained heavy on the Denver Nuggets roster - particularly on Russell Westbrook.

The Nuggets added nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook this offseason to help out their second unit, but the veteran point guard has emerged as a valuable starter recently. Denver head coach Michael Malone had nothing but praise for Westbrook following a strong showing in their win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.