The Nuggets' locker room was buzzing with applause and cheers as Malone, for what seemed like the umpteenth time, hung a large gold chain around Westbrook's neck to symbolize victory and recognize his efforts in the game. This marked another explosive performance by Westbrook, who led the Nuggets to a comeback victory against the Mavericks, securing their position in the Western Conference's fourth seed battle. The Nuggets achieved a three-game winning streak, with Westbrook once again delivering an outstanding performance. The game proved to be more challenging than expected, despite being an away match and with the absence of key players from the opposing team. Thompson, leading the Mavericks, managed to create a significant 15-point difference. However, Westbrook, known as the "Defensive King of the Fourth Quarter" in the league, limited opponents to a shooting percentage of just 29.8%, a feat unmatched by any other player. His relentless defense on Thompson in the final quarter effectively silenced him, while the Nuggets collectively intensified their defensive efforts, restricting the Mavericks to only 12 points in the entire fourth quarter. On the offensive end, Westbrook's chemistry with Jokic was remarkable, with their aggressive defense and intuitive plays quickly turning the tide in the Nuggets' favor. Westbrook's impressive block on the over 2-meter tall Leveri and his continuous penetration through the Mavericks' defense showcased his tenacity. The Nuggets ultimately secured a 112-101 victory, completing a remarkable comeback. Westbrook's performance was nothing short of spectacular, with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks, following his triple-double in the previous game.…

The Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 112-101 on the road, securing their third consecutive victory. With a record of 23 wins and 15 losses, the Nuggets have firmly established themselves in fourth place in the Western Conference. After today's win, the gap between the Nuggets and the fifth-placed Mavericks has widened to 1.5 games. Additionally, the Nuggets are 1.5 games behind the third-placed Grizzlies and 2 games behind the Rockets. Overall, the Nuggets still have a chance to compete for second place in the West this year, as the Rockets and Grizzlies face challenging schedules ahead. It must be said that the acquisition of Westbrook has been a success. In the games where Westbrook started, the Nuggets had a record of 13 wins and 4 losses, with a win rate of 76.5%. Since entering 2025, Westbrook has averaged an impressive 17.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 8 assists, with a shooting percentage of 52%. Over the past four games, Westbrook has scored a total of 91 points, grabbed 36 rebounds, and dished out 31 assists, leading the Nuggets to a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, narrowly missing a perfect 4-0. Moreover, Westbrook excels in playing against the wind, and the Nuggets have the most come-from-behind victories this season. What surprises the Nuggets the most is that Gordon has returned from injury, making the team whole again. Given Westbrook's current performance, Malone is reluctant to bench him. It is likely that Braun will move to the bench, and Gordon will return to the starting lineup after adjusting. This lineup features Westbrook…

On January 13th, Beijing time, today's NBA games were very exciting. Stars like Tatum, Towns, Brunson, LaVine, Westbrook, and Jokic all performed well, making them candidates for today's best player. The Celtics narrowly defeated the Pelicans 120-119, with McCollum almost scoring a buzzer-beater at the end. Tatum of the Celtics scored 38 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block on 14-of-30 shooting, but his long-range shooting was poor, going 2-for-10 from three-point range. Jaylen Brown had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, Porzingis had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Pritchard off the bench had 11 points and 4 assists, while Horford had 11 points and 7 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Murphy scored 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, Murray had 26 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, and McCollum went 5-for-15 to score 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Knicks defeated the Bucks 140-106, securing a significant victory. Brunson of the Knicks exploded, scoring 44 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists on 16-of-26 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Towns also contributed significantly, scoring 30 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal on 10-of-16 shooting. Hart went 5-for-5 to score 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists, Anunoby had 11 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 1 block, and Payne off the bench scored 18 points. The Bucks' Antetokounmpo scored 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 assists on 10-of-21 shooting, Lillard had 22 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, and Middleton…

On January 13, 2025, Beijing time, the 22-win and 16-loss Mavericks hosted the 22-win and 15-loss Nuggets. On paper, the Nuggets had a clear advantage as Doncic and Irving were not playing, while all the main players of the Nuggets were present. However, the Mavericks had defeated the Lakers and Trail Blazers in their absence to achieve a two-game winning streak. Could they create another miracle today? The Mavericks' starting lineup was Dinwiddie, Thompson, Marshall, Washington, and Lively, while the Nuggets had Gordon returning from injury, coming off the bench. The Nuggets' starting lineup was Westbrook, Murray, Braun, Porter, and Jokic. In the first quarter, Lively and Marshall scored 6-0, followed by Jokic's layup. Marshall hit a three-pointer, and the Mavericks led 9-2. Jokic made one of two free throws, and Marshall scored again, with Thompson adding eight points, extending the Mavericks' lead to 19-3, a 16-point advantage. Jokic and Porter responded with points, but Washington and Gafford kept the gap at 16 points. Porter, Westbrook, and Gordon scored for the Nuggets, while Dinwiddie and Hardy replied, maintaining a 15-point difference. Jokic scored with a hook shot, but Graham and Gafford responded, keeping the lead at 17 points. Gordon made a jumper, and the first quarter ended with the Mavericks leading 32-17. In the second quarter, Jordan and Gordon scored four points for the Nuggets, reducing the gap to 11 points. Thompson hit a three-pointer, and Hardy made free throws, extending the lead to 16 points. Westbrook, Jordan, and Strus brought the deficit down to nine points. Lively scored with…

In a previous game between the Nuggets and the Nets, Nuggets player Russell Westbrook scored a triple-double with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. He achieved another triple-double alongside Jokic. After this game, Westbrook's career triple-doubles reached 202, continuing to hold the NBA record alone. This achievement can be described as unprecedented and unparalleled. Westbrook faced a lot of doubts during his time with the Lakers and Clippers. His poor performance once put him in a position where he might not be able to play in the offseason. However, this season, he has already achieved three triple-doubles in 36 games with the Nuggets, breaking many doubts. Famous American commentator Perkins criticized the Lakers and Clippers on the show, saying that it is obvious that Westbrook had several unpleasant years in Los Angeles. Looking at it now, these two teams have hindered Westbrook's growth. He has always been the most deserving player to win the championship. It can be seen from Perkins' remarks that he still highly recognizes Westbrook's abilities. It is worth noting that, according to statistics, Westbrook only managed one triple-double in 68 games for the Clippers last season. And in the 2021 to 2022 season, he only achieved 10 triple-doubles in 78 appearances for the Lakers.

On January 13th, Beijing time, the Denver Nuggets made a remarkable 19-point comeback against the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA regular season game. Nikola Jokic finished the game with 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists on 6-of-13 shooting. Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists on 10-of-17 shooting. The Nuggets' double MVP combination combined for 40 points, 28 rebounds, and 16 assists, leading the team to their third consecutive victory and maintaining their position as fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 23 wins and 15 losses. In the first quarter, Jokic played all 12 minutes, scoring 7 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists on 3-of-7 shooting. However, the Nuggets started the game trailing by 16 points at 3-19 and were consistently suppressed throughout the quarter. They ended the first quarter down by 15 points with a score of 17-32. The Nuggets struggled from beyond the arc, going 0-for-6 in three-point attempts, while the Mavericks shot an impressive 5-of-7 from three-point range. In the second quarter, the Nuggets turned up the heat, outscoring the Mavericks 41-29 and clawing back 12 points. Westbrook displayed his aggressive playstyle with multiple fast-break layups, and at halftime, the Nuggets were only down by 3 points. Jokic had 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists at the half, while Westbrook had 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. The third quarter saw the Nuggets and Mavericks engage in a seesaw battle. However, the Nuggets experienced a power outage, allowing Klay Thompson to lead the Mavericks on…

The Nuggets defeated the Nets with a score of 124 to 105 in an intense game, earning them the nickname "Six Double Brothers" from fans for both Westbrook and Jokic achieving triple-doubles. Westbrook played for 36 minutes, scoring 25 points, grabbing 11 rebounds (including four offensive rebounds), dishing out 10 assists, and adding one steal and one block, with a plus-minus of +21. With this game, Westbrook's career triple-double count has reached 202, once again breaking his own record on the NBA triple-double list. Jokic was also highly efficient, shooting 14 for 21, scoring 35 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, dishing out 15 assists, and adding four steals. Even Perkins, known for his sharp tongue, couldn't help but exclaim, "Westbrook is truly the second-best player on the Nuggets now." The data supports this point; when Westbrook starts, the team's win rate is as high as 75%, ranking third in the league. The top two are Darius Garland from the Eastern Conference (88.9%) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Western Conference (83.8%). B also compiled some statistics for Westbrook's starting appearances, totaling 16 games with an average of 14.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 2 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 52.9% and a cumulative plus-minus of +98. Westbrook himself is confident, saying, "For my teammates, I'm willing to do all the dirty work. I want to defend from 1 to 5 every night and guard the best player on the other team every night." Few could have imagined that Westbrook, on a $3.5 million base salary, would deliver the…

Why is a team with four giants being beaten without any resistance by a team lacking their star player? The Clippers' defeat is not just a loss in one game, but a comprehensive setback. And Westbrook, the former Clippers cast-off, has used a revenge match to stomp on his old club's wounds. What makes this game so dramatic and eye-catching? The biggest highlight of this game is undoubtedly Westbrook's performance. In three quarters, he easily scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, leading the Nuggets to crush the Clippers without Jokic. Westbrook's brilliance is not only reflected in the statistics; he used a "rocking doll" celebration to mock the Clippers fans and waved to the audience with a big laugh when he left the court. Westbrook heard the boos and sarcasm from the Clippers fans loud and clear, but he responded with his performance: "I am the player you abandoned, but I am the winner today." Honestly, Westbrook's performance this season has been inconsistent, even criticized for decision-making errors and chaotic rhythm in many games. But facing the Clippers, he seemed like a different person, playing both calmly and aggressively, as if his whole body was written with one word - "unwillingness." His former club once gave up on him, even willing to make space to bring in Harden, and today, Westbrook showed them that his value is no less than Harden's. This is a revenge where emotions and competition intertwine, and Westbrook won. This season's Clippers can be said to be "unable to eat chicken, but the rice…

Watching the heartfelt smile of 36-year-old Russ, I sincerely wish him well. Westbrook didn't have such a smile during his time with LAL and LAC. He complements Jokic, and in the game against the Nets, Westbrook scored 25 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists, ending the game with a powerful dunk. Meanwhile, Jokic, playing alongside Westbrook, recorded 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, achieving another triple-double together. After the game, in an interview at the Nuggets' home court, Westbrook hadn't even started speaking when the crowd erupted into cheers for him. The Thunderous One, earning a modest $3.3 million salary, found acceptance here. Westbrook said, "Nikola is the best player in the world; he makes the game simple, and I try to make the game simple too. Our whole team plays simpler." Post-game, Mike Malone spoke about Jokic and Westbrook achieving another triple-double together: "Folks, you're witnessing history. Every game can be a moment to witness history; our games are like the 'History Channel.'" This game saw the "Six Double Brothers" set multiple records: 1. Westbrook achieved his 202nd career triple-double, continuing to break the historical record; 2. Jokic recorded his 15th triple-double of the season, leading the league, with a total of 145 triple-doubles historically, ranking third and setting a new record for centers; 3. Westbrook and Jokic became the first pair to achieve a 25+ triple-double together; 4. They tied the record for the most triple-doubles in a season by a duo (previously held by Butler and Adebayo); 5. From 2009 to 2025, Westbrook…

On January 8th, Beijing time, the NBA 2024-25 season regular season welcomes a focus battle between the East and West, with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Boston Celtics. This is the first matchup between the two teams this season. Last season's two encounters were won by the Nuggets, indicating that their playing styles are somewhat incompatible. However, the Nuggets have been struggling this season, relying heavily on Jokic to carry the team, with his personal statistics reaching the maximum. As NBA weekly MVP rankings writer Sean Powell said, "Why has Alexander performed so well yet still not ranked first in the MVP list? It's only because Jokic's performance this season is completely historical!" It is worth noting that Jokic has ranked first in the MVP list for nine consecutive periods, which has also caused some controversy. However, this can also reflect Jokic's dominant performance this season from the side. In contrast, the Celtics have a deep lineup. They not only have the most luxurious starting five-man group in the entire league, but more importantly, their bench lineup also performs excellently. Pritchard, who is almost guaranteed to win the Sixth Man of the Year award, can even compete for the Most Improved Player award this season. As a substitute player, Pritchard has hit 5+ three-pointers in multiple consecutive games, the only one in the league; he has hit 100+ three-pointers in the first 26 games, surpassing Walker to become the fastest player in Celtics history. The most interesting thing is that the Celtics average 50.2 three-point attempts per game this season,…