Russell Westbrook finished with six points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 3/10 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 20 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

Russell Westbrook was incredible in the Nuggets' recent victory over the Thunder, leading to Michael Malone calling him a rockstar.

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is off to a rough start in his first season with the Denver Nuggets, struggling in the bench role he embraced last season

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat on Friday night in Jamal Murray’s return to the starting lineup. Murray had missed the last three games due to concussion protocol, but returned in a big way.

Yahoo Sports NBA contributing writer Tom Haberstroh and senior NBA writer Dan Devine discuss Russell Westbrook’s struggles on the Nuggets and whether Denver might miss the playoffs this season. Hear the full conversation on “The Big Number” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts,

The Nuggets added nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook this offseason to help out their second unit, but the veteran point guard has emerged as a valuable starter recently. Denver head coach Michael Malone had nothing but praise for Westbrook following a strong showing in their win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.