Much of that, was due to the play of Russell Westbrook, especially early on. In the first half alone, Westbrook put up two points, six rebounds, and 11 assists. "there’s ppl out there that don’t think he’s an elite playmaker tho,

Russell Westbrook added to his long list of accomplishments, as the Nuggets veteran guard stepped up on Monday against the Warriors.

Russell Westbrook is on a similar journey within the mainstream NBA discourse. Perhaps more than any player since Kobe Bryant, his style of play has been a lightning rod for controversy. For many years,