The Denver Nuggets continued with their sorry state of affairs in the NBA. Squaring off against the New York Knicks, the Nuggets looked timid in their 145-118 loss against the New York-based side. With the shoulders drooping, the Nuggets put in all the players from the bench by the time the game reached the fourth quarter. But amidst the ruins, a champion decided to turn back time and show why an icon always remains an icon.
Coming back strongly in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook notched up 24 points! While he dropped 27 in the entire match, the 24 points in the fourth quarter set the game wide open. During this time, Westbrook made eight of his eleven field goal attempts. Owing to his electric performance, Westbrook made an interesting record. This was Westbrook’s highest accumulation of points in a single quarter of all time! Talk about making a comeback!
Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 26, 2024
24 PTS
8-11 FG
3-4 3P
His most points in a single quarter in his career. pic.twitter.com/9ivJVHFex5
Now, this performance might not have made a heavy impact on the game. But it certainly paints a picture. Recently, rumors have been going on about Westbrooks’s future. Westbrook was speculated to be allegedly cut off from the roster next season due to his declining form. As the Nuggets have some mighty aspirations, today’s performance from Westbrook must give them a clear message. Whatever his form might be, Westbrook will give his 100% every time he turns up. Meanwhile, acknowledging Westbrook’s immense talent, a former NBA star termed the 36-year-old as the GOAT.
Gilbert Arenas Has Some Words Of Praises For Westbrook
During his prime, Russell Westbrook was a menace for the opposition. Tearing through the defenses, the NBA icon emerged as a superstar. Now, despite Westbrook having lost a lot of his earlier flair, for Gilbert Arenas, he is still a legend. After witnessing all the negativities thrown at Westbrook, Arenas could not help himself but threw some words of praise towards the point guard.
Russell Westbrook is the greatest point guard of all time 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/sN3expzJpw
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) November 21, 2024
“It’s weird because it’s like they were trying to discredit his triple-doubles because it was too easy for him. He’s changing history, and when motherf*****s have heroes, it’s hard for them to let go sometimes. I think while trying to say, ‘These stats ain’t real,’ you became disrespectful to the man who was doing it. These same people who are voting [for MVP] got your legacy in their hands, so if you don’t kiss their asses, they f*ck with your legacy. And that’s the bug problem with sports,” Arenas stated on his Gil’s Arena Podcast. Thus, bringing back glimpses of his past, Russell Westbrook proved that he is still worthy!
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