Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) doubtful at Denver

October 26 – Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook is uncertain to play in opposition to the host Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night time with a hamstring harm.

Westbrook suffered the harm in an Oct. 14 preseason sport when the Lakers used the veteran in a bench position. He stated that coming into the sport as a reserve undoubtedly had a detrimental impact on his hamstring.

“I have been doing the identical factor for 14 years straight,” Westbrook stated. “Actually, I did not even know what to do pregame. Being sincere, I used to be making an attempt to determine how one can keep heat and free.”

Westbrook attended Tuesday’s follow however didn’t take part. He traveled with the group to Denver.

Westbrook has began every of the Lakers’ first three video games and is averaging 10.3 factors, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Westbrook shot 28.9 % by these three video games, all Lakers losses.

Los Angeles might flip to Austin Reaves, Troy Brown Jr. or Juan Toscano-Anderson as a alternative for Westbrook within the beginning lineup.

–Subject Stage Media

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