Russell Westbrook Houston Rockets
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The Houston Rockets will not rush to bring back Russell Westbrook ahead of Games 3 and 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Westbrook is dealing with a quad injury and could be available for the next games of the Rockets.

The head coach of Houston, Mike D’Antoni, said Westbrook is crucial for the team’s success and the squad should be ‘careful’ with his recovery.

The Rockets lead the series against the Thunder (2-0), with Game 3 taking place on Saturday.