Russell westbrook shines in nuggets game 1 win

Giving Russell Westbrook an extended amount of playing time may have potentially contributed to the dismissal of former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone. In Game 1 on Saturday, Westbrooks presence on the court resulted in pivotal plays that helped secure a narrow victory for the Nuggets. With Westbrooks forceful turnover, the Nuggets were able to clinch a win in Game 1