Nick Young: That’s why they losing because ppl show hate more them love this man Russ is a first ballot Hall of Famer and y’all been talking about him like he tony snell lol no disrespect
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
ICYMI, a special bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast for a Sunday! We broke down a bad loss to Denver, Russell Westbrook saying the Lakers don’t play hard enough, whether the team has lost faith in itself, and more. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… – 9:45 PM
ICYMI, a special bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast for a Sunday! We broke down a bad loss to Denver, Russell Westbrook saying the Lakers don’t play hard enough, whether the team has lost faith in itself, and more. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… – 9:45 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic, sitting on a 23-point, 11-rebound, 11-assists triple-double, is now tied with Russell Westbrook for the NBA lead in triple-doubles (9). – 9:41 PM
Nikola Jokic, sitting on a 23-point, 11-rebound, 11-assists triple-double, is now tied with Russell Westbrook for the NBA lead in triple-doubles (9). – 9:41 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Russell Westbrook fired back a stern response to Magic Johnson’s criticism.
#NBA #Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/russell-westbr… – 3:43 PM
Russell Westbrook fired back a stern response to Magic Johnson’s criticism.
#NBA #Lakers #LakeShow
sportscasting.com/russell-westbr… – 3:43 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast! We got into an ugly loss to Denver, Russell Westbrook calling out the Lakers for not playing hard and whether the team is losing belief. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… – 12:21 PM
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast! We got into an ugly loss to Denver, Russell Westbrook calling out the Lakers for not playing hard and whether the team is losing belief. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bon… – 12:21 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version! We discuss a defenseless loss to the Nuggets, plus Russell Westbrook calling out the Lakers for not playing hard enough on a regular basis… which he’s right about. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtube.com/watch?v=K6k_1Q… – 2:05 AM
Bonus @LockedOnLakers podcast, YouTube version! We discuss a defenseless loss to the Nuggets, plus Russell Westbrook calling out the Lakers for not playing hard enough on a regular basis… which he’s right about. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtube.com/watch?v=K6k_1Q… – 2:05 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in 20:18 tonight. It’s the 4th fastest triple-double in NBA history.
Jokic now has the 1st and 4th fastest triple-doubles ever.
1. Jokic (2018): 14:33
2. Tucker (1955): ~17:00
3. Westbrook (2014): 20:17
4. Jokic: (2022): 20:18 – 1:23 AM
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in 20:18 tonight. It’s the 4th fastest triple-double in NBA history.
Jokic now has the 1st and 4th fastest triple-doubles ever.
1. Jokic (2018): 14:33
2. Tucker (1955): ~17:00
3. Westbrook (2014): 20:17
4. Jokic: (2022): 20:18 – 1:23 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook says he has no reaction to Magic Johnson’s tweet criticizes the Lakers’ effort. Said Magic is “entitled to his opinion” and that he’s not around the team on a daily basis to see what’s really going on. – 11:57 PM
Russell Westbrook says he has no reaction to Magic Johnson’s tweet criticizes the Lakers’ effort. Said Magic is “entitled to his opinion” and that he’s not around the team on a daily basis to see what’s really going on. – 11:57 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Russell Westbrook: “Sometimes we got to make a decision to play hard.” Says “teams are just playing harder than us. Simple as that.” – 11:52 PM
Russell Westbrook: “Sometimes we got to make a decision to play hard.” Says “teams are just playing harder than us. Simple as that.” – 11:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
After turning the ball over at least once in 407 straight games, Russell Westbrook has now committed zero turnovers in three of his past five.
Tonight was his best shooting game of the three.
7-of-19 in the first.
2-of-12 in the second.
7-of-15 in the third. – 11:12 PM
After turning the ball over at least once in 407 straight games, Russell Westbrook has now committed zero turnovers in three of his past five.
Tonight was his best shooting game of the three.
7-of-19 in the first.
2-of-12 in the second.
7-of-15 in the third. – 11:12 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Jokic misses a 3. Westbrook gets the reb and takes a first side 3 soon as he crosses half court. Barely touches front rim.🤦🏾♂️ They trail by 20 for a reason #LakersNuggets – 10:32 PM
Jokic misses a 3. Westbrook gets the reb and takes a first side 3 soon as he crosses half court. Barely touches front rim.🤦🏾♂️ They trail by 20 for a reason #LakersNuggets – 10:32 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
It gives me life watching Westbrook bounce off Aaron Gordon – twice – and then seeing AG give him the IDGAF face when Westbrook starts barking. – 10:30 PM
It gives me life watching Westbrook bounce off Aaron Gordon – twice – and then seeing AG give him the IDGAF face when Westbrook starts barking. – 10:30 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook, no doubt, sharing their favorite Denver sushi joints. – 10:27 PM
Aaron Gordon and Russell Westbrook, no doubt, sharing their favorite Denver sushi joints. – 10:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon legitimately did not say a word to Russell Westbrook. Just stared him down.
So cold. – 10:27 PM
Aaron Gordon legitimately did not say a word to Russell Westbrook. Just stared him down.
So cold. – 10:27 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Westbrook’s strategy of trying to get the entire Nuggets team ejected may reek of desperation, but it’s honestly the Lakers’ best play tonight. AK – 10:27 PM
Westbrook’s strategy of trying to get the entire Nuggets team ejected may reek of desperation, but it’s honestly the Lakers’ best play tonight. AK – 10:27 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola has the triple-double with 14/10/10 in 21 minutes of work.
It’s his 8th of the season, trailing only Russell Westbrook with 9. – 10:20 PM
Nikola has the triple-double with 14/10/10 in 21 minutes of work.
It’s his 8th of the season, trailing only Russell Westbrook with 9. – 10:20 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon’s on Westbrook, Jeff Green on LeBron to start the game. Lakers start with Dwight Howard guarding Nikola Jokic. – 9:14 PM
Aaron Gordon’s on Westbrook, Jeff Green on LeBron to start the game. Lakers start with Dwight Howard guarding Nikola Jokic. – 9:14 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
A family that lost their house in the fire in Boulder County had a young boy taking the first shot tonight at the Nuggets game. Russell Westbrook was down near him, showed him how to hold his follow thru, and then dunked his miss and high-fived him.
Bigger than basketball 🥺 – 9:13 PM
A family that lost their house in the fire in Boulder County had a young boy taking the first shot tonight at the Nuggets game. Russell Westbrook was down near him, showed him how to hold his follow thru, and then dunked his miss and high-fived him.
Bigger than basketball 🥺 – 9:13 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets had a kid who was impacted by the fires in Colorado shoot the first shot. Despite encouragment from Dwight Howard, he missed, but Russell Westbrook come up clutch with the putback for him. Cool moment. – 9:11 PM
The Nuggets had a kid who was impacted by the fires in Colorado shoot the first shot. Despite encouragment from Dwight Howard, he missed, but Russell Westbrook come up clutch with the putback for him. Cool moment. – 9:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Russell Westbrook scored the putback layup for the little Nuggets fan who missed the initial shot then gave him a double high five.
That was pretty sweet. An olive branch if you will. – 9:10 PM
Russell Westbrook scored the putback layup for the little Nuggets fan who missed the initial shot then gave him a double high five.
That was pretty sweet. An olive branch if you will. – 9:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pretty natural matchups for the Nuggets defensively:
AG on Westbrook
Monte on Bradley
Barton on Monk
Jeff Green on LeBron
Jokić on Dwight – 8:36 PM
Pretty natural matchups for the Nuggets defensively:
AG on Westbrook
Monte on Bradley
Barton on Monk
Jeff Green on LeBron
Jokić on Dwight – 8:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers starters at Denver:
Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, LeBron and Howard at the 5. – 8:30 PM
Lakers starters at Denver:
Westbrook, Bradley, Monk, LeBron and Howard at the 5. – 8:30 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
ICYMI, the much-maligned Russell Westbrook talks to @TheAthletic about his struggles, sacrifice, his bigger-than-basketball perspective on it all and why – even if the Lakers might have some regrets – he does not
theathletic.com/3070338/2022/0… – 6:02 PM
ICYMI, the much-maligned Russell Westbrook talks to @TheAthletic about his struggles, sacrifice, his bigger-than-basketball perspective on it all and why – even if the Lakers might have some regrets – he does not
theathletic.com/3070338/2022/0… – 6:02 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
MVP vs MVP tonight.
Please note: Top 3 scorers behind James/Jokic on respective teams.
Lakers:
Davis (23 ppg)
Westbrook (19 ppg)
Anthony (13 ppg)
(27 combined All-Star Games)
Nuggets:
Barton (15 ppg)
Gordon (14 ppg)
Morris (13 ppg)
(0 combined All-Star Games) – 12:15 PM
MVP vs MVP tonight.
Please note: Top 3 scorers behind James/Jokic on respective teams.
Lakers:
Davis (23 ppg)
Westbrook (19 ppg)
Anthony (13 ppg)
(27 combined All-Star Games)
Nuggets:
Barton (15 ppg)
Gordon (14 ppg)
Morris (13 ppg)
(0 combined All-Star Games) – 12:15 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: NBA bars Kings from repeating ‘Cold as Ice’ bit used on Russell Westbrook nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/14/rep… – 3:25 PM
Report: NBA bars Kings from repeating ‘Cold as Ice’ bit used on Russell Westbrook nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/14/rep… – 3:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
How celebrity designer Rich Fresh’s Henry Masks became so popular — especially with NBA players, from LeBron James to Devin Booker to Russell Westbrook.
New for @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3068182/2022/0… – 12:52 PM
How celebrity designer Rich Fresh’s Henry Masks became so popular — especially with NBA players, from LeBron James to Devin Booker to Russell Westbrook.
New for @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3068182/2022/0… – 12:52 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Russell Westbrook: No regrets about Laker trade sportando.basketball/en/russell-wes… – 11:32 AM
Russell Westbrook: No regrets about Laker trade sportando.basketball/en/russell-wes… – 11:32 AM
Brian Windhorst @WindhorstESPN
New podcast. Blazers options, Lakers strategy with Westbrook going forward & a 7-figure gambling glitch (w/@Tim Bontemps & @Tim MacMahon) es.pn/3I2Fp7v – 10:44 AM
New podcast. Blazers options, Lakers strategy with Westbrook going forward & a 7-figure gambling glitch (w/@Tim Bontemps & @Tim MacMahon) es.pn/3I2Fp7v – 10:44 AM
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LeBron James: #LakerNation I apologize and I promise we’ll be better! 👑💜💛 -via Twitter @KingJames / January 17, 2022
After the Los Angeles Lakers’ 37-point loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, the second-biggest defeat of LeBron James’ 19-year career, another franchise great weighed in with his disgust. “We as Lakers fans can accept being outplayed but we deserve more than a lack of effort and no sense of urgency,” Magic Johnson tweeted to his 5.1 million followers. “Owner Jeanie Buss, you deserve better.” -via ESPN / January 16, 2022
“I do not have a reaction,” said Westbrook, who scored 19 points on 7-for-15 shooting, an improvement from his recent shooting slump. “Everybody is entitled, in this world, to their opinion. Regardless of what that it is. You can either take it and run with it or you can take it and put it in one ear and out the other or you cannot respond to it. -via ESPN / January 16, 2022