NBA Fans React to Russell Westbrook Injury News Before Nuggets-Hornets

The Denver Nuggets have announced Russell Westbrook's injury status against the Charlotte Hornets

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) looks on during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets rode into the All-Star break on an eight-game win streak, despite dealing with their fair share of injuries. During their win streak, stars Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray missed a combined 13 games, but Denver prevailed behind strong play from superstar center Nikola Jokic.

After a week off, the Nuggets have gotten a chance to get their stars healthy again, and it has already paid off. After missing the last seven games due to a hamstring injury, Westbrook practiced on Wednesday and has been left off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Michael Malone says Michael Porter Jr,, Russell Westbrook and Vlatko Cancar were able to participate in most if not all of today’s practice.

— Vinny Benedetto (@VBenedetto) February 19, 2025

Westbrook, 36, is averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game this season, and has certainly been Denver's biggest surprise. The Nuggets signed Westbrook over the offseason, but nobody expected him to have this much of an impact on a championship-hopeful Denver squad.

Fans have taken to social media to express their excitement about Westbrook's expected return to action, as the Nuggets are a much more dangerous team when they have their veteran point guard available.

Via Beastbrook: "IT’S OFFICIAL: RUSSELL WESTBROOK WILL PLAY THURSDAY AGAINST THE HORNETS 👀
RUSS IS FINALLY BACK 🔥"

IT’S OFFICIAL: RUSSELL WESTBROOK WILL PLAY THURSDAY AGAINST THE HORNETS 👀

RUSS IS FINALLY BACK 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2cNgVlHasE

— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) February 19, 2025

"Westbrook is back !" one fan posted.

"BRODY IS BACK! Russell Westbrook is OFF the injury report for Thursday's game! His hamstring injury is behind him, and he's READY TO ROLL!" another fan replied.

With Westbrook ready to suit up again, the Nuggets will look to extend their win streak to nine games in their first matchup after the All-Star break on Thursday against the Hornets.

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