The Denver Nuggets secured their tenth victory of the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a recent 122-103 win against the Utah Jazz. With this victory, the Nuggets are currently in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. While fans were thrilled with this win, the real drama unfolded in the previous game when Russell Westbrook made a controversial move.
During the fourth quarter of the recent game against the New York Knicks, Westbrook made an incredible three-pointer. After his clutch shot, he gestured with his middle fingers toward the Knicks bench. As a result, the NBA fined Westbrook $35,000 for his actions during the Nuggets’ 118-145 loss on Monday.
Fans across social media expressed their astonishment regarding the recent decision to impose a fine on Westbrook. One particular user articulated their view, stating, “About time he’s salty he’s washed and on a minimum contract but he can still have class.”
About time he’s salty he’s washed and on a minimum contract but he can still have class
— Lucro 💫 (@PlayoffLucro) November 29, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “He should be rewarded instead.”
He should be rewarded instead
— Cam Thomas Muse (@MuseCamThomas) November 29, 2024
Another fan remarked, “He dropped 24 in the 4th quarter on their starting lineup lmaoo they deserved that middle finger.”
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He dropped 24 in the 4th quarter on their starting lineup lmaoo they deserved that middle finger 😂
— day (@daybunoo) November 29, 2024
A sports enthusiast commented, “Someone tell Adam Silver this isn’t the way. They’re forcing the league to be soft.”
Someone tell Adam Silver this isn't the way. They're forcing the league to be soft.
— Word Smith (@M_A_N_ofLetters) November 29, 2024
Another fan remarked, “That’s one expensive hand gesture!”
That’s one expensive hand gesture! 😂💰
— RaisingWiser (@RaisingWiser) November 29, 2024
Another fan commented, “Worth it.”
Worth it
— zinzy🐻♰ (@itz_zinzy) November 29, 2024
A sports enthusiast reacted, “Well, he did what he did.”
Well, he did what he did
— David Lovejoy (@davidlovejoyx) November 29, 2024
Westbrook Achieves An Impressive Feat In The 2024-25 NBA Season
After spending one season with the Los Angeles Clippers, Westbrook made a thrilling move to join the Nuggets on July 26, 2024. During the offseason, the 36-year-old star encountered considerable backlash when an NFL legend suggested that Westbrook frequently falters in high-stakes game moments. Nevertheless, Westbrook captivated fans with stellar performances throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.
On November 19, he achieved a remarkable milestone, recording his 200th career triple-double with impressive stats: 12 points, ten rebounds, and 14 assists. This extraordinary feat made him the first player in NBA history to accumulate at least 200 career triple-doubles.
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