The Denver Nuggets are currently one of the hottest teams in the NBA, as they are set to head into the All-Star break as the third seed in the Western Conferenc

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is in his 17th NBA season, and has been an important piece for his new team. Traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz during the offseason, Westbrook was bought out by Utah before signing in Denver.

Despite the Nuggets' win, they will be worried about the injury status of point guard Russell Westbrook who left the game early due to left hamstring tightness. Westbrook played 25 minutes, ending up with four points, seven assists and two steals while shooting 2-of-3 from the field.