Fans take to social media to react to Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook's performance versus the Los Angeles Lakers

A nine-time NBA All-Star and the 2017 league MVP, Westbrook is also closing in on 26,000 career points. Following his 15-point outing on Friday, the NBA's all-time triple-double leader has 25,991 career points. The Nuggets and Lakers entered this contest tied in the loss column, making it a massive Western Conference battle.

For one reason or another, the Minnesota Timberwolves own a massive mental edge over the Denver Nuggets. After defeating Denver in Game 7 of the 2024 Western Conference Semifinals, the Timberwolves have won the last three games straight,

New Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic addressed his availability for game against the Denver Nuggets—will he play? Los Angeles Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers (40-24) are looking for answers amid LeBron James’ groin strain, and ideally, they are usually going to come in the form of star guard and midseason trade acquisition Luka Doncic.

Jokic is the only Nuggets starter with a negative plus/minus, but veteran point guard Russell Westbrook has stepped up in a huge way. The 2016-17 NBA MVP has put the Nuggets on his back for parts of the game, dropped 25 points, two steals, and two blocks on 10-20 shooting from the field.