Russell Westbrook to Miss Time

Tom Baker January 11, 2021 Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards prized off-season acquisition, Russell Westbrook, is going on the shelf for the next 7-10 days, due to a quad injury.

Wizards announce Russell Westbrook is expected to miss one week of action due to a left quad injury. pic.twitter.com/NGUPwYkq3l
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 11, 2021

Russell Westbrook will miss a week with left quad injury, Wizards say.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 11, 2021

While Westbrook is providing his standard triple-double numbers, he is shooting a career-worst 37.8% FG, averaging a league-leading 5.3 turnovers per game as well as his lowest scoring numbers (19.3 ppg) since the 2009-10 season - his 2nd season in the NBA.

The result of his presence, however is that all the other starters for the Wizards have been averaging career highs in points due to his playmaking abilities. Still, the Wizards are currently 2-8 and on their way back to the lottery even with the dynamic duo of Westbrook and Bradley Beal.

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