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Russell Westbrook injury update for Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5

Russell Westbrook injury update for Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5

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Updated:

By: Stan Son

UPDATE: Westbrook is available for Tuesday’s game.

Prior to Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Russell Westbrook ($5,100) sprained his ankle playing one-on-one. He drove down the baseline then rolled his left ankle as he was about to go up for a layup. He was able to start but went to the locker room after nine minutes and did not return. Westbrook subsequently missed Game 4, but he’s now questionable for Tuesday’s Game 5.

In the first two games of the series, Westbrook played 34 and 23 minutes, shooting 5-of-17 and 5-of-11 from the field for 34 and 23 FPTS.

Julian Strawther ($3,000) and Jalen Pickett ($3,100) both played 10 minutes in Game 3. In Game 4, Peyton Watson ($3,300) was the only reserve to get over 10 minutes of run as every starter played at least 42 minutes.

If Westbrook is able to go, he will likely receive over 20 minutes of playing time in Game 5.

Stan Son
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