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The elevator isn’t fairly the identical. Neither does velocity.
But, regardless of age, altitude or nostalgia, nothing is preserved Russell Westbrook to look acquainted as soon as within the air Wednesday evening in Denver because the The Nuggets held off the Thunder for a 124-122 victory.
He was nonetheless the identical ball of vitality that Oklahoma Metropolis cherished. He was at all times the catalyst for what appeared like an unlikely comeback, a narrative he was a part of many occasions through the years. Westbrook meant all the pieces to Denver’s unbelievable victory, a essential return to a greater time – each for him and for the Nuggets.
He completed with 29 factors, six rebounds and 6 assists, making 3 of his 4 3-point makes an attempt. He flew to the rim, displaying contact that has appeared misplaced at occasions this season.
Westbrook had his finest recreation as a Nugget on Wednesday, and everybody who watched was reminded of the essence of Westbrook.
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