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navy
03-15-2014, 06:53 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been on a minutes restriction since his return in February from knee surgery, and coach Scott Brooks plans to keep the star from playing in some back-to-back situations, too.

The Thunder, who haven't played Westbrook more than 31 minutes in the previous 10 games, will play six sets of back-to-back games in the final month of the NBA season.

Brooks said Westbrook would definitely sit for some of them.

"There's going to be some back-to-backs he's not going to play," Brooks told reporters. "We definitely have a plan in place."

Brooks added that Westbrook's "conditioning is great."

"We just want to get some time, while we still can, where he can rest in between games," the coach said.

Westbrook is averaging 21.5 points per game this season.


http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10614199/oklahoma-city-thunder-sit-russell-westbrook-back-backs
Smook A.
03-15-2014, 06:55 PM
Smart thing to do. Don't wanna risk another injury
TheMarkMadsen
03-15-2014, 06:56 PM
And Mr Durability is now sitting back-to-backs

it's hard to stay healthy in this league, Rose now WB, two possibly transcendent players who may never reach their peaks due to injury
moe94
03-15-2014, 06:59 PM
And Mr Durability is now sitting back-to-backs

this is true
MellowYellow
03-15-2014, 06:59 PM
And Mr Durability is now sitting back-to-backs

it's hard to stay healthy in this league, Rose now WB, two possibly transcendent players who may never reach their peaks due to injury

Completely different scenarios, WB came back and looked like and played like his old self. Rose came back and played like a scrub.
STATUTORY
03-15-2014, 06:59 PM
like i said before, beverly robbed us of a true peak Westbrook

dude's a menace
Random_Guy
03-15-2014, 07:05 PM
nah goatbrook can still return to form imo~they are just being careufl
BlazerRed
03-15-2014, 09:06 PM
Westbrook is fine. We've seen him tear the league a new asshole since his return. This is just precautionary as they don't want a repeat of what happened last time he returned and miss another playoff series.
imdaman99
03-15-2014, 09:09 PM
Gonna miss the Bulls game... wanted to see him shit on that team :rant
JohnMax
03-15-2014, 09:10 PM
More shots for the Servant


http://i.imgur.com/4kaCFqJ.jpg
navy
03-15-2014, 09:13 PM
Gonna miss the Bulls game... wanted to see him shit on that team :rant
He will play some backs to backs. That might be one of them
Hamtaro CP3KDKG
03-15-2014, 09:13 PM
Should be good for KDs MVP chances
they are 24-5 w/o Westbrook anyways
Boarder Patrol
03-15-2014, 10:39 PM
If he makes it through the rest of the year I like Westbrook's chances of regaining his former health. Has to be careful though.
imdaman99
03-16-2014, 02:04 AM
Should be good for KDs MVP chances
they are 24-5 w/o Westbrook anyways
And 3-6 in the playoffs without him :applause:
dunksby
03-16-2014, 04:28 AM
I wouldn't want to risk not having Westbrook for another playoffs either. The more rest he gets before postseason the better.
Eric Cartman
03-16-2014, 04:30 AM
Kevin Durant is a sneaky bastard. He is FORCING the coaching staff to do this so he can win the MVP. What a back stabbing negro.
JohnFreeman
03-16-2014, 04:31 AM
Westbrook better be healthy for the playoffs. We know what happens when Durant is by himself
ImKobe
03-16-2014, 04:34 AM
And 3-6 in the playoffs without him :applause:

KD choked last year, every game in that Memphis series was close and he sucked all-around, even from the FT line :facepalm

I think he's grown & if he was in the same situation without Westbrook against Memphis, OKC wins in 5-6.
Graviton
03-16-2014, 04:40 AM
He came down funny on a drive in the Lakers game, he hobbled a little but acted like it was nothing. I think it may have been a twisted ankle. He definitely needs to rest a little.
ABfor3
03-16-2014, 04:56 AM
Kevin Durant is great without Westbrook in the regular season but he'll need Westbrook healthy for playoffs cause he already proved he can't do it all by himself for a 7 game series
Joyner82reload
03-16-2014, 06:00 AM
And Mr Durability is now sitting back-to-backs

it's hard to stay healthy in this league, Rose now WB, two possibly transcendent players who may never reach their peaks due to injury

Neither player was transcendent. Neither were ever going to be a top 30 all time type talent, they were just slashing guards who look to score first in the mold of Marbury or Francis, albeit with a brain. Hell Tim Hardaway started the trend.
MichaelCorleone
03-16-2014, 07:01 AM
Meanwhile the best PG in the league Goran Dragic not being a puss and leading his underdog team to the playoffs.
All Net
03-16-2014, 07:12 AM
Kevin Durant is great without Westbrook in the regular season but he'll need Westbrook healthy for playoffs cause he already proved he can't do it all by himself for a 7 game series
Nobody can.. It's why Lebron went to Miami.
Budadiiii
03-16-2014, 07:27 AM
He came down funny on a drive in the Lakers game, he hobbled a little but acted like it was nothing. I think it may have been a twisted ankle. He definitely needs to rest a little.
I noticed that. Was scared as ****. But then of course dude shook it off like the tank he is and continued to play his ass off.

Was thinking I was gonna wake up to "Westbrook out for the season with torn MCL"
LONGTIME
03-16-2014, 09:22 AM
Kevin Durant is a sneaky bastard. He is FORCING the coaching staff to do this so he can win the MVP. What a back stabbing negro.

Kevin Durant is not nice.
CHi1PriDe
03-16-2014, 11:37 AM
Gonna miss the Bulls game... wanted to see him shit on that team :rant

Salty ass Knicks fans :facepalm
BlackVVaves
03-16-2014, 12:10 PM
And Mr Durability is now sitting back-to-backs

it's hard to stay healthy in this league, Rose now WB, two possibly transcendent players who may never reach their peaks due to injury

Westbrook's ailments were avoidable. That's the distinct difference.
BlackVVaves
03-16-2014, 12:15 PM
Meanwhile the best PG in the league Goran Dragic not being a puss and leading his underdog team to the playoffs.

Phoenix is currently 9th in the Western Conference standings, and have no chance to supersede the Grizzlies or Warriors. Doubt they surpass Dirk's Mavs either.

Let's face it. The Suns should have traded for Gasol. Dragic isn't good enough to lead his team anywhere as the #1 option. The Suns are going to end up missing the playoffs with a shitty draft pick.

Oh well.
ABfor3
03-16-2014, 12:49 PM
Nobody can.. It's why Lebron went to Miami.
Dirk Nowitzki begs to differ
ArbitraryWater
03-16-2014, 12:52 PM
Nobody can.. It's why Lebron went to Miami.

Dirk
navy
03-16-2014, 12:55 PM
Dirk Nowitzki begs to differ
Jason Terry was definitely the third best player in that series not to mention ridiculous 3 point shooting. So Dirk had help.
ABfor3
03-16-2014, 12:56 PM
Jason Terry was definitely the third best player in that series not to mention ridiculous 3 point shooting. So Dirk had help.
He didn't have superstar help
navy
03-16-2014, 01:00 PM
He didn't have superstar help
When your teammates are all knocking down threes and your second option is outplaying Lebron, who cares? :lol
ABfor3
03-16-2014, 01:05 PM
When your teammates are all knocking down threes and your second option is outplaying Lebron, who cares? :lol
Apparently LeBron wasn't good enough with that in Cleveland
PistonsFan#21
03-16-2014, 01:38 PM
Russel Wadebrook
wally_world
03-16-2014, 03:13 PM
I like that. Westbrook has played well. Lets get the role players some run to prepare for the playoffs. Cant afford to just rely on KD and Westbrook when defenses get tougher in the playoffs.
Budadiiii
03-16-2014, 03:16 PM
I like that. Westbrook has played well. Lets get the role players some run to prepare for the playoffs. Cant afford to just rely on KD and Westbrook when defenses get tougher in the playoffs.
Can't wait to rely on Serge Ibaka, Caron Butler, and Derek Fisher in the playoffs.

#stacked