Russell Westbrook clashes with Nuggets fan following Timberwolves defeat

The Denver Nuggets lost a heartbreaker on Tuesday night to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After the game, Russell Westbrook was seen clashing with a Nuggets fan.

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The reason for the clash is likely due to Westbrook’s missed layup and subsequent foul on Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s three-point attempt as time expired. This led to the Timberwolves winning 140-139 in double-overtime, spoiling Nikola Jokic‘s historic night.

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Frustration was clearly evident among the Nuggets after the loss. Before Alexander-Walker attempted his final free throw, Aaron Gordon walked off the court.

Aaron Gordon just walked off the court ????????????

Bro gotta be FUMING at Russ ???? pic.twitter.com/PAHZwI1QWe

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The blame was certainly directed toward Westbrook by most after the game, but not by everyone. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stated:

“I know who Russell Westbrook is; he’s a guy that hates to lose… He’s a perfectionist and a competitor. Knowing Russ the way I do, he’s probably going to put a lot of this on himself. We, as a team—the Denver Nuggets—lost this game, not one player,” Malone said.

The loss will sting for a while, but the Nuggets are former champions. Jokic, a three-time MVP, and the team are resilient. Their main focus remains on making noise in the playoffs, and they’re still likely to succeed.

About the Author Published Apr 2, 2025

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