The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in Game 3 of the Round 2 playoff series. The Thunder will enter the Ball Arena with a solid 2-0 lead. They look unstoppable, and hence the onus lies with the Nuggets to come up with something extraordinary and extract a win when they need it the most. Nikola Jokic will be expected to carry the game for the Nuggets, but he won't be able to take the team past the finish line on his own. He would need support, and who could be better than veteran point guard Russell Westbrook to provide that. Westbrook can prove to be decisive tonight. So, as Russell Westbrook is expected to play a key role for the Nuggets in Game 3, it is imperative to know his status for the game.
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Russell Westbrook Injury Report
Russell Westbrook is not listed in the injury report released by the Nuggets ahead of Game 3 against the Thunder. Thus, he will most certainly be in the starting lineup.
Westbrook has been averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game this season. While these are decent numbers, he is capable of producing higher numbers and tonight will be the ideal day to deliver something exceptional.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Russell Westbrook is not facing any injury concerns, the same is not valid for every member of the Denver Nuggets squad. DaRon Holmes II continues to remain on the injury list due to an Achilles injury. He will miss out on tonight's game against Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are also not devoid of injury. Nikola Topic, who has remained out since January, will miss out on the game due to an ankle injury.
An intriguing battle is brewing, as it is a must-win game for the Nuggets. If they lose again, then they will go down 0-3 in the series, and till now, no team in the rich history of the league has ever overcome the 0-3 deficit to eventually win the contest. Thus, a loss today will pretty much be game over for the Denver Nuggets.