Los Angeles Clippers lose key veteran after broken hand

A quiet victory at home against the worst team of the season shouldn't cause problems for the team. Los Angeles Clippers. However, fate had a very negative surprise in store this past Friday, the 1st, in California. Russell Westbrook suffered a broken left hand during the second period of the victory over Washington Wizardsbecoming an absence for an indefinite period.

“I'm really sad for Russell as we never want to see anyone get injured. It was a work accident. We still don't have any details about the diagnosis. I can't tell if it's a case for surgery or something. But he will have to stay away for a while. So, we will have to find solutions to make up for the absence”stated Tyronn Luecoach of the Clippers, after the 140-115 victory.

Russell's injury occurred in a car accident. Jordan Poole. The Clippers reserve tried to steal the ball from the shooting guard from behind, but the Wizards player's elbow hit his hand. The number 0 left the court with six points in 10 minutes playing. The trend is that the former MVP of the NBA undergo more detailed examinations, but the coach already foresees a layoff of a few weeks.

“Russell will remain engaged, no matter what happens, because that’s who he is. We need him to be with us because of his energy, vocal attitude and leadership. But we will miss him on the court. We will therefore hope that rehabilitation takes place as quickly as possible. We just have no idea, at first, how long this will take.”added the technician.