Russell Westbrook's comeback to Oklahoma City with the Denver Nuggets signifies an extraordinary situation.

 In July 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder made the significant decision to trade franchise legend Russell Westbrook, marking a pivotal moment in the team's history. This event signified the conclusion of an exhilarating era for the organization and the commencement of a new one. Following a remarkable season in which the Thunder secured 57 victories, they are anticipated to emerge as the top team in the Western Conference, with nearly all analysts and even Las Vegas predicting their advancement to the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, who claimed the 2023-24 Larry O'Brien Trophy.

 Although the trade involving Westbrook is now behind us, and the future Hall of Fame point guard prepares to compete for the sixth team in his career, his return remains a highly anticipated event in Bricktown. The welcome he receives is consistently enthusiastic and affectionate.

When the Denver Nuggets visit the town, it signifies a set of unique circumstances. Oklahoma City is set to host their divisional rivals on March 4 and 5 for the concluding two encounters of the season series, which commenced on opening night, October 24. This series serves as a precursor to their matchup on November 6, allowing the two games in the Mile High City to be completed beforehand.

The consecutive games in March in Oklahoma City present each team with two critically significant matchups within the closely contested Western Conference standings. This occurs despite the players potentially being fatigued and facing substantial time zone adjustments, as the initial game of the back-to-back series is scheduled to commence at noon, while the subsequent game will revert to the customary 7 PM local start time.

Whenever these two teams compete, it becomes essential viewing. Additionally, Westbrook's return to Oklahoma City holds significant importance. However, this rare series of consecutive games against other contenders in the Western Conference may ultimately determine which team secures the top seed in the West.