Russell Westbrook shares cryptic post with Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" song after Nuggets thrash Lakers in LA

Russell Westbrook shared a cryptic post on Instagram following the Denver Nuggets’ commanding 127-102 victory over the Lakers on Saturday. Westbrook showcased incredible energy and hustle throughout the game against his former team, seemingly playing with something to prove.

The former league MVP dismantled the Lakers’ defense with his sharp passing and made his presence felt offensively, finishing with yet another impressive double-double performance.

Shortly after the game, Westbrook posted on Instagram, featuring Kendrick Lamar’s song “Not Like Us” along with a sly caption, sparking intrigue among fans.

"LOL."

The Nuggets' point guard delivered a well-rounded performance off the bench, stuffing the stat sheet with 14 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, while committing three turnovers.

Westbrook shot an efficient 6 of 10 from the field, including 1 of 4 from beyond the arc, in 24:18 minutes. He also made one of his two free throws and finished the game with an impressive plus/minus of +17.

Fans react to Russell Westbrook's performance vs. Lakers

Social media buzzed with activity after the Denver Nuggets secured a commanding win over the Lakers, further asserting their dominance over LeBron James and his team. Basketball fans praised Russell Westbrook for his standout performance, applauding him for playing with a clear determination to make a statement against his former team.

"He was on a mission tonight! Playing with Jokić has rejuvenated his game and you can tell he’s having fun out there again. They will go all the way, they are just starting to click and it’s scary good!" a fan said.

"Russell Westbrook used to kill the Lakers when he was one. Tonight he is killing them as a Nugget and giving it back to Laker fans who used to groan when he attempted a 3 and boo when he committed mind-blowing turnovers," veteran analyst Skip Bayless tweeted.

"Ain’t no way dawg (@Bgmegamanzero1) You can’t tell me Laker fans broke Russ? He never even wanted to come off the bench for the Lakers. This is a completely different Russ accepting and relishing in a role," commented another fan.

"Bro sacrificed his career and money to play at home for his childhood team and they did him so dirty," another user commented.

"They laker fans was ready to hate on Russ until he bent them over in the 2nd half," said another.

Westbrook will return to action on Monday as the Nuggets take on the New York Knicks at Ball Arena.