NBA fans are finally feeling hopeful about the Los Angeles Lakers. After a series of disappointing games, it might be possible for the team to redeem themselves and grab their first win of the new season. At least, that’s what fans are thinking. To date, the Lakers have lost all three games they have played so far. What probably made fans lose their minds was when LeBron James and co. lost in spectacular fashion at the very end against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Lakers faced the Portland Trail Blazers on October 24, 2022. The Lakers had already lost the previous two games, but fans were quite sure they would be able to defeat the Trail Blazers. However, poor judgment from Lakers guard Russell Westbrook led the team to lose for the third consecutive time. With just 30 seconds remaining on the clock, Russ decided it was best to attempt a jump shot. The Lakers were up by 102-101, but the failed shot from Westbrook paved the way for Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers to snatch the win.

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Post-game, fans started expressing their disappointment in Russ. Many even demanded the team trade him off. While LeBron James refused to give his comments on Westbrook, The Athletic took to the social media platform to inform about Russ’ involvement in the next Lakers game.

Russell Westbrook might not join LeBron James and the Lakers in the upcoming game

The Athletic’s Shams Charania announced on Twitter that the Lakers had listed Russell Westbrook as doubtful for the team’s next game. The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing the Denver Nuggets on 26 October. It was reported that Russ might stay out of the game due to a hamstring injury. According to?Bleacher Report, Westbrook’s injury first arose after the team’s final pre-season game. Westbrook stated that he attained the damage after he came off the bench

As soon as the news was announced, fans took to Twitter to give their thoughts on it. After the nine-time All-Star’s previous game, Lakers fans are quite relieved about the possibility of him staying out of the game.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Sp0rtsBurner24/status/1585036940663230464?s=20&t=lSGPejlkbuFAfs7AYjOeug

https://twitter.com/JonnyLa_/status/1585036578954842112?s=20&t=SslaJ41dFlBrW4o9gRlGTw

Lakers head coach Darvin Ham announced that he made the decision as he did not have any other choice. Westbrook has not been in his best shape and Ham felt that it was better for him to get a good rest.

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