Russell Westbrook Injury Update: 35YO Returns Within 3 Weeks Of Fractured Hand Surgery

The Los Angeles Clippers are playing Indiana Pacers today in Crypto.com Arena. The home team enters the contest on a 5-5 run, facing a loss to the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers in their previous game. On the other hand, the Pacers have won 6 of their last 10 games. Their latest matchup culminated in a hard-fought 150-145 loss in tonight’s arena while facing the Lakers. Now, as the young team prepares for the other LA team, the latest update on Russell Westbrook resonates that Indy might be in for another tough night.

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, in the latest pre-game instance, confirms that Russell Westbrook will take the court against the Pacers. Russell’s return comes in his 4th week of recovering from a left-hand fracture, suffered at the beginning of March.

Brodie suffered the left-hand fracture while playing his former Washington Wizards team on March 1, undergoing surgery just days later. Like the Clippers’ anticipation to find their surge this season, Westbrook’s return comes right around the anticipated timeline. In his return, Westbrook is anticipated to take on his integral role of leading the second unit.

Russell Westbrook will log in his usual minutes

For the season, Russell Westbrook contributes 11.1 points on a 45.2% clip from the floor. Moreover, he adds in 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. However, it is a common practice to shield a returning player of injuries by lowering their minutes on the floor, allowing them for a healthy return. However, Ty Lue claims that Westbrook will not be under a minute restriction in his return.

The update serves as great news for the Clippers, resonating that the medical staff feels Brodie to be in full health. Moreover, the Clippers will regain the energy and spark they have missed in Brodie’s absence.

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The Clippers have faced continuous setbacks in Brodie’s absence. They have failed to render a run similar to their winning streaks earlier this season. Ever since Russell embarked on his journey from the bench, the Clippers went on a tear, winning 28 of the 36 games played alongside him. However, in the recent games without Westbrook, the team has fallen to a 6-6 record. With that, they now fight for the 4th spot on the Conference table. Given the 12 games left in their season and the competition for the top spot, the Clippers will most likely miss out on climbing the charts. However, with Westbrook realignment in the rotation, they can continue their battle to gain a home-court advantage in the playoffs.