Russell Westbrook finished the loss with 13 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 6/10 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range (he also had four turnovers). Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Of course, Nikola Jokić has led the way for the Nuggets this season as he once again finds himself in the MVP race. He has not been the only player on the roster to step up though, as their offseason addition of Russell Westbrook has played a huge role in Denver’s recent success.

Russell Westbrook seems rejuvenated with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Here's how he's found new life this season.

The Denver Nuggets have had a great 2024-25 season thus far with a 28-17 record through 45 games but suffered a crushing loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in a second-round playoffs matchup from last year.

Joker is averaging 14.9 boards per game in January, and he’s had 13 or more in five of his past six contests. With Gobert and Julius Randle giving the Timberwolves a strong one-two punch on the glass, Jokic will need to bring his A-game here.