The Denver Nuggets will lock horns against Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday, May 15th at the Ball Arena. All eyes would be on star player Russell Westbrook, will he feature against Oklahoma City Thunder or not.
Will Russell Westbrook play against Oklahoma City Thunder?
The 36-year-old point guard will be starting Game 6 against Oklahoma City Thunder as he is not listed on the team's injury report. Westbrook played 75 regular season games in this year's campaign. In those 75 games, he averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
Not just this, Russell Westbrook even played the first round against Los Angeles Clippers as the Nuggets clinched the seven game series 4-3. In Game 1, Westbrook played for 34 minutes as he registered 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. In Game 2, Westbrook played for 23 minutes as he recorded 14 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist.
During Game 3, Westbrook clocked 9 minutes as he finished the game with 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist. Russell Westbrook didn't feature in Game 4 because he was suffering from left foot inflammation. During Game 5, Westbrook played for 25 minutes as he had 21 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist.
During Game 6, Westbrook played for 35 minutes as he had 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. During Game 7, Westbrook clocked 27 minutes as ended the match with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals.
Russell Westbrook also played the first five games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 1, Westbrook clocked 30 minutes along with 18 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. During Game 2, Westbrook had 22 minutes under his belt as he finished the match with 19 points, 1 rebound and 5 assists. During Game 3, Westbrook clocked 22 minutes and ended the game with 8 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists and 2 steals to his name.
During Game 4, Westbrook played for 27 minutes as he finished the match with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. During Game 5, Westbrook had 20 minutes under his belt along with 4 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal.
Russell Westbrook has averaged 18.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.3 assists in the 18 games that he has played against the Oklahoma City Thunder in his career. The seven game series is currently led by OKC Thunder as they have a 3-2 lead over Denver Nuggets. Hunter Tyson and DaRon Holmes II will be sidelined from Game 6 against OKC Thunder. On the other hand, Nikola Topic will be missing Game 6 against Denver Nuggets.
When and where to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 6?
The tip-off time for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 6 is 8:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 6 will be available on ESPN. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Oklahoma City Thunder vs Denver Nuggets Game 6 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.