Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook celebrated his 36th birthday on Tuesday. The fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft, Westbrook is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, and one of the most individually accomplished players of all-time.

Currently in his 17th NBA season, Westbrook has helped the Nuggets start 7-3 through 10 games. Starting three of those games, Westbrook averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 steals while Jamal Murray was in the NBA’s concussion protocol. The Nuggets went 3-0 in those games.

Making an Instagram post for his 36th birthday, Westbrook thanked his followers for all the love.

Several current and former NBA players commented on Westbrook’s post.

Wenyen Gabriel: “Happy Bday living legend!! 🔥🔥”

Jamal Crawford: “Real one!”

Theo Pinson: “Happy birthday my guy‼️”

Delon Wright: “Happy Birthday brotha !!!”

Kyle Anderson: “the realest happy birthday old head!”

Westbrook also received messages from several celebrities.

Ty Dolla $ign: “Happy birthday gang”

2 Chainz: “Brodie! Happy bday”

Victor Cruz: “Happy born day my brother”

Blxst: “Happy Birthday brudda ! 🔥”

Saweetie: “Hbd broskee!”

A legend on and off the court, Westbrook has build a lasting legacy in his 17 NBA seasons. Still writing more chapters of his future Hall of Fame career, the 36-year-old point guard hopes to win a championship in his first season with the Nuggets.

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In the final minute of their respective games, the Atlanta Falcons (6-4) and Denver Broncos (5-5) thought a victory was within their reach. Instead, they left their road games with a devastating loss but will try to regroup in their Week 11 matchup.

Missed field goals were a big issue for the Falcons against the New Orleans Saints, but Atlanta didn’t capitalize on opportunities in a game it was expected to easily win. Luckily, the Falcons have a healthy lead in the NFC South, but it would be wise not to give other teams hope of catching up and making it a tight divisional race.

Just when it looked like Denver would finally slay the mighty dragon in the Kansas City Chiefs, a blocked field goal stunned the Broncos and sent them home with another loss. They’ve exceeded expectations so far this season, but that can change if Denver continues to slide.

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• Spread: Broncos (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Broncos (-135); Falcons (+110)
• Over/under: 44

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Lorenzo Reyes: Falcons 21, Broncos 18

Atlanta is so inconsistent. But given that the Falcons just lost to the Saints, I could see them elevating their play, even though Denver has an excellent defense. The key for the Falcons will be to generate any type of pass rush.

Tyler Dragon: Falcons 21, Broncos 19

The Broncos nearly had a signature win versus Kansas City last week. Denver played well enough to win. Will their performance carry over to Week 11 versus the Falcons? The Falcons are coming off a frustrating loss. I think Atlanta gets back on track this week with strong games from Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Darnell Mooney.

Richard Morin: Broncos 27, Falcons 23

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Jordan Mendoza: Falcons 22, Broncos 20

On paper, Atlanta is a much better team. But Denver is scrappy and can play against almost anyone. In the altitude, Younghoe Koo redeems himself with some major kicks to power the Falcons through while the Broncos suffer another close defeat.

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Wednesday

Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers: Tribute to Etta James — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events.

Sipping N’ Painting Hampden — “Pint Your Pet,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sipping N’ Painting Hampden, 6461 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, $45. Registration required: sippingnpaintinghampden.com.

Two Hot Takes Podcast — 7 p.m., Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village, $35-$75. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

Anne Wilson — 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, $29 and up. Tickets: ticketmaster.com.

Adam Conover — 7 p.m., Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom, 2635 Welton St., Denver, $34.33. Tickets: cervantesmasterpiece.com.

Dance with the Dead — 7 p.m., Summit Music Hall, 1902 Blake St., Denver, $35 and up. Tickets: summitdenver.com.

Paint and Wine Party — “Bronco Skyline,” 7-9 p.m., Sipping N’ Painting Highland, 1331 W. 38th St., Denver, $32.65. Registration required: sippingnpaintinghighland.com.

Phil Palisoul — 7:30 p.m., Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St., Denver, $14. Tickets: comedyworks.com.

String Chamber Ensembles — 7:30-9:30 p.m., Newman Center for the Arts, Hamilton Hall, 2344 Iliff Ave., Denver; newmancenterpresents.com.

The Dip — With Jordan Mackampa, 8 p.m., Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, $44.03. Tickets: axs.com.

Abby Webster — With Adda Boyd, 8 p.m., The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues, 1624 Market St., Denver, $20. Tickets: theblackbuzzard.com.

Caiola — 8 p.m., Skylark Lounge, 140 S. Broadway, Denver, $24.11. Tickets: skylarklounge.com.

D.O.D. — 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, $38.61-$40.67. Tickets: axs.com.

“Criminal” — 8 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, $35-$45. Tickets: axs.com.

CARLOTTA OLSON, The Denver Gazette