Russell Westbrook left the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night after rolling his ankle.
Westbrook was jumping under the basket in the third quarter to attempt a defensive rebound. When he landed, his left ankle was completely twisted and he let out a scream.
Russell Westbrook's left ankle rolls wayyyy too far. pic.twitter.com/42vtjCh1yk
— Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) November 6, 2018
Westbrook slapped the floor after falling and did not put any weight on his left leg as he limped off. Westbrook headed back to the team’s locker room.
Hard fall for Russell Westbrook. Rolled around on the ground near the Thunder's baseline and slapped the floor hard before limping off, not putting any weight on his left leg. Westbrook back to the locker room with 4:25 left in the third quarter, Thunder 84-77.
— Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) November 6, 2018
Westbrook was 6-for-16 for 17 points with 7 rebounds and 9 assists in 25 minutes prior to his exit. He missed the first two games of the season due to knee surgery.
