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."

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,

Aaron Gordon scored a season-best 38 points, Russell Westbrook hit a crucial 3-pointer with 4:10 to play and delivered a triple-double, and the undermanned Denver Nuggets missing their two main stars beat the Golden State Warriors 114-105.