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Westbrook Becomes 5th All-Time Playoff Scorer, Leads Nuggets

5/7/2025

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Russell Westbrook, the polarizing NBA star, has etched his name in history as the fifth-highest playoff scorer among point guards, surpassing Chris Paul with an impressive 2,984 points. Now at 36, he embraces a pivotal role with the Denver Nuggets, making a significant impact in their playoff triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers as he prepares to face his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Russell Westbrook, the polarizing NBA star, has etched his name in history as the fifth-highest playoff scorer among point guards, surpassing Chris Paul with an impressive 2,984 points. Now at 36, he embraces a pivotal role with the Denver Nuggets, making a significant impact in their playoff triumph over the Los Angeles Clippers as he prepares to face his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder.