Some muffled M-V-P chants reverberated throughout the arena. The score read: Nuggets 52, Clippers 38. Denver never trailed, despite an average game from Nikola Jokic (a 13-point triple-double). Westbrook was not the difference. But he was a reason for the relatively easy win.

Russell Westbrook's competitive spirit is second to none, and he sensed the moment for the Nuggets in their Game 5 win vs. the Clippers.