Russell Westbrook (thumb) will return for Rockets on Wednesday
Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook (sore thumb) will play on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies, per head coach Mike D'Antoni.
What It Means:
Westbrook sat out Monday after his usual pregame routine was shortened due to his attending Kobe Bryant's memorial service in Los Angeles. Eric Gordon, who filled in as a starter on Monday, is questionable with a knee injury but expected to play. Westbrook is averaging 33.2 points on 53.1 percent shooting over his last 16 games.
Westbrook is averaging 49.0 FanDuel points per game. numberFire's models project him for 23.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.4 3-pointers over the rest of the season.
Source:
Kelly Iko, The Athletic
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