Westbrook expected to sit out half of Rockets back-to-back
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out part of the upcoming Friday-Saturday, back-to-back set, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
Westbrook will likely play at home against the Indiana Pacers on Friday and then sit out Saturday's road matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Austin Rivers will be a candidate to replace Westbrook in the starting lineup.
Russ is averaging 43.8 FanDuel points in 10 games this season. numberFire's models project him for 21.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 3-pointers per game over the rest of the season.
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) questionable for Jazz Friday March 28th, 2024
- Derrick White starting for Boston on Thursday in place of inactive Al Horford (toe) March 28th, 2024
- Clippers' Russell Westbrook (hand) listed available for Monday night March 25th, 2024
- Clippers' P.J. Tucker (calf) available Monday March 25th, 2024
- Russell Westbrook (hand) officially questionable Monday for Clippers March 25th, 2024
- P.J. Tucker (calf) questionable for Clippers Monday March 25th, 2024
- Clippers' P.J. Tucker (calf) out Sunday March 24th, 2024
- Norman Powell (leg) available for Clippers on Sunday March 24th, 2024