Russell Westbrook and the reeling Denver Nuggets were in Sacramento on Wednesday for a crucial game against the Kings. Westbrook and Co. headed into the showdown mired in a four-game slump.

In their most recent game, the Nuggets faced the Indiana Pacers at Ball Arena. Despite a great performance from MVP winner Nikola Jokic, who scored 41 points, the Nuggets fell short, losing 125–120.

Russell Westbrook's name has been dragged through the mud since the Nuggets fired head coach Mike Malone and GM Calvin Booth ...