Russell Westbrook will return to the Clippers' lineup after missing 12 games because of a fractured left hand. Los Angeles hosts the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Westbrook broke his hand against the Washington Wizards on March 1 and underwent surgery to repair the injury three days later, depriving the Clippers of an impact player off the bench.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook runs up the court during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. Westbrook fractured his left hand during the first half. Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Cam Reddish, left, and guard D’Angelo Russell defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Los Angeles.
“Having that pace and having energy on the floor, it’s definitely infectious,” head coach Ty Lue said ahead of Monday’s game. “We need that pop.” Lue said the 35-year-old Westbrook is not on any minutes restriction because he was able to maintain his cardiovascular conditioning while out.
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