Russell Westbrook stepped up for the undermanned Denver Nuggets during their victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

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 set the tone for an undermanned Nuggets team Monday night at Golden State, prompting teammate Aaron Gordon to remark, "First off, Russ is not just a dog. He's a wolf."