Russell Westbrook injury update: suffers hand fracture vs. Wizards / News - Basketnews.com

Russell Westbrook faces an indefinite absence due to a fractured left hand sustained during the Los Angeles Clippers' game against the Washington Wizards.

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The Los Angeles Clippers have announced unfortunate news regarding guard Russell Westbrook, revealing that he suffered a fractured left hand during Friday night's home game against the Washington Wizards and will not be returning to the match.

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Prior to the injury, Westbrook had put up six points, four rebounds, and one steal in just 10 minutes of gameplay. The extent of his recovery period remains uncertain at this time.

Westbrook, a 16-season NBA veteran, has been averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists over the course of 57 games this season.

Westbrook is the second player on Friday to suffer a fractured left hand, following Toronto Raptors' All-Star Scottie Barnes, who sustained a similar injury during the second quarter of his team's game against the Golden State Warriors and has been ruled out indefinitely.

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