Russell Westbrook finished with 11 points and seven assists while shooting 4/7 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 26 minutes of playing time. Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

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Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler's return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night. Jokic finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Aaron Gordon added 16 for Denver.

After an alarming last-minute injury scratch from the lineup on Wednesday, Nikola Jokic was able to play with a sprained right elbow in Miami. It did not seem to bother him. He completed his 16th triple-double of the season late in the third quarter with one of his most delicious highlights of the year.

Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.