Russell Westbrook was forced to exit the Denver Nuggets’ thrilling 137-134 win over the Philadelphia 76ers due to discomfort caused by tightness in his left hamstring. His absence in the final moments raised some concerns for the team, though they ultimately secured a hard-fought victory.
Westbrook contributed four points and secured seven rebounds during his 25 minutes on the court before leaving just 50 seconds into the fourth quarter.
Despite his injury, eyewitness reports confirmed that Westbrook departed the arena without any noticeable limp, suggesting the issue may not be severe. However, the team is likely to monitor his condition closely given his importance to their recent successes.
Since being reinserted into the starting lineup on December 27, Westbrook has been a key player for the Nuggets, averaging 14.2 points per game along with 6.6 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
Russell Westbrook Leaves Win Over Sixers Due To Hamstring Tightness https://t.co/IZrpBTmASP
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