The social media fans completely ripped Denver Nuggets Russell Westbrook for airballing crucial free throws against the LA Lakers.

Austin Reaves finished with 22 points, five rebounds, eight assists, two steals and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time. Via Hoop Central: "AUSTIN REAVES LAST 5 GAMES: 28 PTS - 3 AST - 8 REB - 58% FG 37 PTS - 13 AST - 8 REB - 50% FG 28 PTS - 6 AST - 4 REB - 47% FG 30 PTS - 6 AST - 7 REB - 57% FG 22 PTS - 8 AST - 5 REB - 50% FG" Reaves also had a big highlight on 2017 MVP Russell Westbrook that got a lot of views on social media.

The Denver Nuggets (44-25) are tied for second-place in the Western Conference standings ahead of their Wednesday night matchup with the Los Angeles ... NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook was added ...

Russell Westbrook, an iconic figure in the NBA, exemplifies this sentiment with his unwavering determination to challenge the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly their star player, LeBron James. This article delves into Westbrook's fighting spirit,

After winning the title in the COVID Bubble, the Lakers have struggled to surround LeBron James with enough talent to return to the Finals.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders.

The match saw the Lakers triumph 129-119 against a Nuggets team missing key players, including reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Despite the Nuggets' strong start bolstered by Jamal Murray, the lack of depth and consistency became evident as the game progressed.

The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers face off on Wednesday with home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs still up for grabs.