With Kevin Durant sidelined with a foot injury, the Thunder could ill afford another injury.
But on Thursday, they saw star point guard Russell Westbrook exit their game against the Clippers in the second quarter with a right hand fracture. OKC coach Scott Brooks announced the injury after the Thunder lost to LA 93-90 (per ESPNLosAngeles.com). Westbrook could be as long as 4-6 weeks.
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Westbrook was hurt when he accidentally banged his hand against the back of teammate Kendrick Perkins midway through the period. He did not return to the game.
(Source: Anthony Slater, Thunder beat writer for the Oklahoman)To make matters worse, Westbrook had to be restrained by Staples Center personnel following a verbal altercation with a Clippers fan.
It is unclear exactly what was said to set off Westbrook, but it is plausible that something was thrown in Westbrook's direction.