Russell Westbrook turned back the clock a bit on Tuesday night against the Celtics, leading the shorthanded Nuggets with 26 points and nine rebounds in their 118-106 defeat. Jayson Tatum got the better of the Nuggets guard with a game-high 29 points in the victory, helping the Celtics earn a 3-1 road trip in Denver.

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Boston Celtics in Colorado. Playing without Nikola Jokic, they lost by a score of 118-106. Russell Westbrook f

Michael Malone praises Russell Westbrook after his historic performance in Denver Nuggets' victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

The Nuggets were led by Russell Westbrook who finished with 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in the loss. Boston was led by Jayson Tatum who finished with a game-high 29 points. Speaking after the game,

He also joined Domantas Sabonis as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double while shooting 100 percent from the floor and the free-throw line (Sabonis accomplished this feat earlier this season).

The Denver Nuggets may have struck gold in Russell Westbrook. The former All-Star point guard has been impressive for the Nuggets this season, emerging as one of their most important players.

During the game, Russell Westbrook made an excellent pass that got a lot of views on social media. Via The NBA: "Russ drops off a pretty no-look 😏 Peyton Watson is the recipient for 2 on TNT!" The 2017 MVP had ten points,

The Denver Nuggets have surged up to 4th place in the West, and it could be thanks in large part to Russell Westbrook becoming a starter.