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Houston fans embrace Russell Westbrook in Rockets debut

It didn't take long for Russell Westbrook to win over a new fan base.

"Brodie, Brodie, Brodie ..."

Rockets fans chanted Westbrook's nickname as he stepped to the free throw line Thursday night in his Houston debut.

The Rockets fell to the Milwaukee Bucks 117-111, but Westbrook filled the stat sheet with 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. He was 7-of-17 from the floor and 3-of-7 from 3-point range.

Westbrook will face his former franchise of 11 years when Houston hosts Oklahoma City at 7 p.m. Monday.

Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook screams before the start of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, in Saitama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)