Less than eight minutes into the first quarter Westbrook found himself next to Clippers center Ivica Zubac on lane while DeAndre Jordan lined up a free throw. Feeling energetic, the Nuggets veteran warned his much taller and larger opponent that he'd better box out.

Despite not having the services of Nikola Jokic on the second night of a back-to-back, with the reigning MVP missing time due to illness, the Denver Nuggets defended their home floor with conviction against the Los Angeles Clippers,

Russell Westbrook smelled blood in the water ... Then he learned the call was directed instead at Clippers center Ivica Zubac, who had stepped in from the lower block too early. Jordan was given a second chance. This time, Westbrook planted himself ...

The Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night, tying the season series at two games a piece. The Clippers once led the season series 2-0, but w

Few players compare to Russell Westbrook regarding trash-talking and backing it up with their games on the court.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac ...

It was easy to dismiss the Denver Nuggets signing Russell Westbrook to a minimum contract ... himself on the blocks next to Clippers center Ivica Zubac during teammate DeAndre Jordan’s free ...

This time, after his 45-point statement for a national TV audience, he reflected on his roller-coaster half-season with a look inward. “I guarantee I’m talking worse to myself than anybody will,”

Russell Westbrook was once again at the heart of ... most notably during the first quarter in which he warned former teammate Ivica Zubac that he better box out — only for Westbrook to prove ...

Russell Westbrook smelled blood in the water ... Then he learned the call was directed instead at Clippers center Ivica Zubac, who had stepped in from the lower block too early.

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Oklahoma City has opened a 24-7 lead on the Nets, with Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 points leading the way. Brooklyn is cold out of the gate, shooting just 2-15, with five of their seven points coming from Noah Clowney. The pump fake. The spin move. The finish.