Russell Westbrook delivered a thrilling putback dunk during the Sacramento Kings’ game versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Now in his 18th NBA season and first with Sacramento, the seasoned guard has continued to showcase his aggressive scoring approach despite being 37 years old.
Although Westbrook has reduced his dunk attempts over the years, he remains unafraid to rise for highlight-worthy slam dunks. The standout play happened midway through the third quarter when Precious Achiuwa missed a close-range shot. Westbrook seized the offensive rebound and immediately slammed down a forceful two-handed dunk.
Russell Westbrook turning back the clock on the putback jam ⌚💪pic.twitter.com/QVO9PSDx8B
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 10, 2026
Game Overview: Kings’ Struggle Against the Pelicans
Despite Westbrook’s exciting highlight, the Kings were unable to overcome the Pelicans, suffering a lopsided 120-94 defeat. Sacramento kept the game relatively close in the opening quarter, trailing only 31-26, but New Orleans dominated the middle periods by outscoring the Kings 61-41 across the second and third quarters, creating a deficit too large to overcome.
The Pelicans’ success was driven by strong perimeter shooting and effective ball movement. New Orleans made 16 three-pointers and recorded 30 assists, while Sacramento managed just four triples and 19 assists. This disparity proved decisive in the contest’s outcome.
Individual Performances and Team Standings
Four Kings players finished in double figures in scoring, including Westbrook, who posted 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists on 7-of-17 shooting from the field, making only 1 of 6 attempts from beyond the arc. Maxime Raynaud led the Kings with 21 points and 19 rebounds, followed by Devin Carter’s 12 points and four assists, and Nique Clifford’s contribution of 10 points and six assists.
Sacramento’s record dropped to 12-43, anchoring them at the bottom of the NBA’s Western Conference. They now trail the Pelicans by three games and the Utah Jazz by 5.5 games. Amid a stretch of 13 consecutive losses, the Kings will aim to halt their skid in their upcoming game against the Jazz on the road, set for February 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/2021053059611431330
