Russell Westbrook will play through dislocated finger

Russell Westbrook
PG, Houston Rockets

Russell Westbrook, who is dealing with a dislocated pinkie on his right hand, will play in Thursday's opener.

"Just got to figure the best way to be able to do it, be the most efficient I can possibly be," said Westbrook. Though it bothered him at times in the preseason, he didn't miss any time with the injury and we wouldn't expect him to sit out unless his condition worsened.

Source: Houston Chronicle

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October 24, 2019, 12:49 pm

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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Source: NBA Injury Report
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Source: The Athletic
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