Russell Westbrook, the Clippers star and one-time NBA MVP, suffered a fractured left hand during a game against the Wizards on his bobblehead night, likely sidelining him for multiple weeks. The injury occurred as Westbrook attempted a steal from behind on Jordan Poole, possibly hitting Poole's elbow. Clippers coach Ty Lue expressed the team's loss, emphasizing Westbrook's significant contribution on the court and the need for his presence due to his voice and energy. As of now, there is no set timetable for Westbrook's return, and it is unclear if surgery will be required. The Clippers have listed Westbrook as out with a left hand fracture for the upcoming game against Minnesota, with no specific return date. Westbrook's injury comes at a critical time as the Clippers are two games back in the loss column for the 1-seed, with the Thunder tied for the lead and Denver one game behind. This season, Westbrook had not missed a game prior to this injury. Additionally, Scottie Barnes was also diagnosed with a fractured left hand on the same night.
Clippers star, one-time NBA MVP Russell Westbrook out indefinitely with broken hand https://t.co/9Jd6RTiTXY
Clippers injury report against Minnesota: Russell Westbrook is out with a left hand fracture while Zu has been upgraded to questionable.
Thunder back tied in loss column with Wolves for 1-seed. Denver one back, Clippers two.
Ty Lue says they’ll miss Westbrook on the court, and that they still need him around, citing his voice and energy.
Ty Lue says they’ll miss Westbrook on court, and that they still need him around, citing his voice and energy.
It appears Russell Westbrook broke his left hand going for a steal from behind on Jordan Poole. Ty Lue thought Westbrook’s left hand might’ve hit Poole’s elbow.
Ty Lue says he doesn’t know the timetable or if Russell Westbrook will require surgery on his fractured left hand yet.
Ty Lue said as of now, there is no timetable for Russell Westbrook’s return.
📰 @TheAthletic This story will be updated — Russell Westbrook fractures left hand on his bobblehead night vs Wizards, likely out for multiple weeks after not missing a game this season https://t.co/Ot9mfCnqwn
Russell Westbrook and Scottie Barnes were both diagnosed with fractured left hands tonight 😕😔 https://t.co/jxqb42tUma