The Denver Nuggets recently competed in Game 5 of their intense Round 1 playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. This highly charged matchup was particularly thrilling, as Russell Westbrook squared off against his former teammates in the high-stakes environment of the playoffs.
After missing Game 4, Westbrook returned to the court for Game 5, where he delivered a stellar performance by scoring 21 points, along with one assist and one rebound in just 21 minutes. During the post-game interview, Russell Westbrook opened up about his passion for the game and explained why his idea of fun looks different from others.
“I have so much gratitude and so much respect for the game. So much respect for being able to go out and compete. I always tell myself before every night to have fun. My fun may look a little different than everybody else’s. It may not be with a smile,” Westbrook said.
Russell Westbrook was asked how much fun he was having with the Clippers bench:
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In Game 5, Westbrook engaged in a fiery exchange on the court. Later, in the third quarter, after he fouled an opponent, new Clipper Bogdan Bogdanovic confronted him with intense remarks before stepping up to take his free throws. The referees promptly stepped in, handing out technical fouls to both players to calm things down.
Russell Westbrook Called Himself The Best Competitor In The World
The Nuggets delivered a stellar performance in Game 5. Star player Nikola Jokic achieved a triple-double, contributing 13 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. Jamal Murray made a significant impact by scoring 43 points, along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds. With Westbrook adding 21 points to the team’s effort, the Nuggets secured a 131-115 victory. During the post-game interview, Westbrook referred to himself as “the best competitor in the world.”
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“When I’m intense and I’m competing at the highest level, I’m having the best time… Even year 17 I still have so much fun going out there and competing. I’m a competitor and one of the best competitors in the world. I live for moments and live to talk a little mess and competing along with it,” Westbrook said.
The Nuggets currently hold a 3-2 lead in their playoff series against the Clippers. They will play Game 6 on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10 PM ET at the Intuit Dome.
