Westbrook provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 win over the 76ers.
Westbrook has failed to score more than 12 points in four of his last five appearances, but the lack of touches on offense seems to be by design, as he's shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from three in that span. He seems to be comfortable in a secondary role on offense, though, as he's averaging 12.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game during that five-game stretch.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Struggles from field Tuesday
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Westbrook amassed nine points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 win over the Mavericks.
Westbrook had been on a tear in recent weeks, but he didn't have his best shooting line Tuesday and failed to reach double-digit points for the first time since Jan. 4, when he also had nine points in a loss to the Spurs. Westbrook is averaging 15.4 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game over his last 11 appearances as a starter, but it wouldn't be surprising if he moves back to a bench role now that Aaron Gordon (calf) is back in the rotation.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Close to another triple-double
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Westbrook ended Sunday's 112-101 win over the Mavericks with 21 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes.
Westbrook finished just three assists away from recording what would've been his second consecutive triple-double. The veteran floor general has been thriving in a starting role, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game across his last 10 starts. However, with Aaron Gordon (calf) back in action, Westbrook's role may fluctuate more than it has over the last couple of weeks.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Sticking in starting lineup
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Westbrook will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Aaron Gordon (calf) is cleared to return following a nine-game absence, but he'll be limited, allowing Westbrook to stay in the starting lineup. The veteran guard thrived when Gordon was sidelined, averaging 15.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 31.7 minutes per game. Even when Gordon is back to full speed and presumably takes back a spot in the starting five, Westbrook should remain a key part of Denver's rotation.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Notches triple-double in win
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Westbrook closed Friday's 124-105 win over the Nets with 25 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.
Westbrook is the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles, and Friday he joined Nikola Jokic in a triple-double party. Friday marked Westbrook's 203rd triple-double, and a premature exit from Jamal Murray (knee) likely helped him reach the milestone. Aaron Gordon's (calf) extended absence has placed Westbrook center stage due to the first-unit shift that accommodates the absence. He's responding with quality numbers and is a nightly triple-double threat.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday
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Westbrook produced 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 126-103 win over the Clippers.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets on offense, but the impact Westbrook has been creating in a starting role can't be overlooked. The veteran guard has scored in double digits in four of his last six games, but even in games where that hasn't been the case, he's also putting up solid numbers in other categories. Through that six-game stretch, Westbrook is averaging 15.8 points, 8.2 assists and 7.2 rebounds.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Hits for 26 points
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Westbrook amassed 26 points (9-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Celtics.
Westbrook has been a mainstay in the starting lineup during Aaron Gordon's (calf) absence, and the results have been generally positive. The team was 4-2 in the scenario prior to Tuesday's loss, and Nikola Jokic's (illness) absence was partially responsible for Tuesday's defeat. Although Westbrook's best games are behind him, he still can generate excellent multi-category contributions and holds legitimate fantasy value despite his usual role with the second unit.
Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Outstanding efficiency Monday
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Westbrook closed Monday's 132-121 victory over Utah with 16 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals in 33 minutes.
Posting a triple-double is an impressive feat in its own right, but Westbrook also did it by going perfect from the field. As if that wasn't enough, he also made his presence felt on the defensive end with four steals, marking the 16th time this season in which he recorded two or more swipes. Even though Westbrook has mostly played off the bench, he's been very productive when handed a starting role. He's averaging 13.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 2.5 steals per contest across 10 starts so far.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Starting sans Gordon vs. Cleveland
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Westbrook is in the Nuggets' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Westbrook will make his eighth start of the season Friday (and his fifth over the Nuggets' last nine games) due to Aaron Gordon being sidelined with a calf strain. Over his last five games, Westbrook has averaged 17.2 points on 57.1 percent shooting, 6.2 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 31.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Gets starting nod sans Murray
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Westbrook will start in Monday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
With Jamal Murray (ankle) sidelined, Westbrook will pick up his seventh start through 27 regular-season outings. Over six appearances in the starting five, the veteran point guard has averaged 14.8 points, 8.7 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 2.7 steals across 32.5 minutes per contest.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Shines off bench Sunday
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Westbrook finished Sunday's 132-129 overtime win over the Pelicans with 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals across 36 minutes.
Westbrook was impressive in this tight win over New Orleans, finishing as the team's third-best scorer while filling out the stat sheet admirably, despite coming off the bench. From a purely statistical perspective, Westbrook remains valuable in fantasy even when considering his bench role. The veteran has scored 18 or more points in his last three games, averaging 19.3 points, 7.3 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals per contest in that stretch.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Shifting back to bench
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Westbrook isn't starting Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Westbrook drew a spot start due to the absence of Christian Braun on Monday against the Kings, but the 36-year-old will return to his usual reserve role Thursday night. He's been far less productive off the bench of late, as he's been held to 10 or fewer points in each of his last four appearances off the bench.
Westbrook closed with 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, 10 assists and three steals over 35 minutes during Monday's 130-129 win over the Kings.
Westbrook finished just one rebound away from recording a triple-double, and the veteran floor general reminded everyone around the league what he can do on games when things are going the right way for him. Westbrook is averaging 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game as a starter, but his role has been inconsistent all season long. He's likely to head back to the bench if Christian Braun (back) is able to start Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
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Nuggets' Russell Westbrook: Starting sans Braun
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Westbrook will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Kings.
With Christian Braun (back) sidelined, Westbrook will pick up his sixth start of the season Monday. Over five starts, the veteran guard has averaged 14.2 points, 8.4 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 2.6 steals while shooting 52.1 percent from the field across 32.0 minutes per contest.
Westbrook is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Westbrook will return to the bench Friday since Jamal Murray will make his return from a two-game absence due to hamstring inflammation. Westbrook has been serviceable off the bench for Denver, averaging 10.5 points, 5.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game when deployed in a second-unit role.
