Russell Westbrook's return is another underrated storyline of those two highly anticipated matchups. The 36-year-old has provided depth for a top-heavy Nuggets squad vying for the second seed.

Oklahoma City and Russell Westbrook held an emotional reunion in his return Thursday night, with a crowd Westbrook called "the best fans in the world" greeting him with "MVP" cheers.

Former Thunder legend Russell Westbrook is still finding ways to impact the Oklahoma City community.

Scott Brooks on Russell Westbrook’s return game to Oklahoma City last year: "It kinda pissed me off a little bit because I thought his welcome back was much better than mine.

Russell Westbrook delivered an Instagram message Friday thanking Oklahoma City and the Thunder for his time there.

Former Thunder legend Russell Westbrook is still finding ways to impact the Oklahoma City community.