Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook had his best game of the season against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Showcasing his scoring and playmaking ability, Westbrook did some of it all for the Nuggets.

Westbrook, who scored 22 points and 5 assists with just 21 minutes left before overtime, helped spark the Nuggets with his play in the second half. In addition to his perfect 10/10 performance at the free throw line, Westbrook made both of his three-point attempts in regulation.

Westbrook’s performance went viral on social media and attracted attention, especially with the three-pointer he made in the fourth quarter. The 17-year NBA veteran made a statement to the Nets after these big three.

This clip of Westbrook hitting a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter that extended Denver’s lead was viewed more than 1,000,000 times just 30 minutes after it was released by the Nuggets.

The NBA also posted this shot of Westbrook on X.

Via the NBA: “RUSS FEELING Got a three and lead Denver to 5th place in the 4th quarter… Up to 22 points on NBA League Pass!”

This post reached over 60,000 views in just 30 minutes.

Westbrook had a total of 17 points in three games with the Nuggets, and he only surpassed that with 22 points in this game.

Via Underdog NBA: “Russell Westbrook in first 3 games as a Nugget: 17 total points. Russell Westbrook tonight: 22 points and counting.”

This post also trended on X, reaching over 50,000 views within 30 minutes of being published. Many other major accounts posted about Westbrook’s performance.

via Legion Hoops: “RUSSELL WESTBROOK IS LEAVING. BRODIE IS BACK.”

Westbrook is one of the future Hall of Fame point guards who showed Tuesday night that he can still deliver big performances at this stage of his career.

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