Is Russell Westbrook playing tonight? Rockets star available after COVID-19 recovery

Houston Rockets are set to face off against Dallas Mavericks on Friday, July 31 in ir first game of NBA restart. Mavericks are hot on Rockets' heels in Western Conference standings and two previous encounters between sides saw a win for each. With an all-important clash on horizon, fans are hoping for a Russell Westbrook return, who joined bubble late after testing positive for COVID-19. Here a Russell Westbrook injury update ahead of ir clash against Mavericks. 

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Russell Westbrook injury: Russell Westbrook return

Russell Westbrook was talk of town when he was reported to t have travelled with Rockets squad to Orlando ahead of season's restart. Rumours of Russell Westbrook COVID-19 test were rife and Rockets guard revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus and went into self-isolation. According to Russell Westbrook coronavirus update, 31-year-old returned to NBA bubble ahead of Rockets' opening fixture against Mavericks. Fans are excited for a Russell Westbrook return, with Houston franchise looking to go deep into playoffs. re is or Russell Westbrook injury concern for Rockets and 31-year-old is likely to make a case to play against Mavericks.

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Rusell Westbrook injury: Is Russell Westbrook playing tonight? 

With Russell Westbrook COVID-19 a thing of past, 31-year-old is likely to make team on Friday (Saturday IST). former Oklahoma City Thunder star is likely to start when on-court action begins for Houston at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Westbrook is averaging 27.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game this season.

Rockets are relying on him and James Harden to take m deep into playoffs. Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni was quoted earlier saying that Westbrook was in good shape and he could soon be ready to play. D'Antoni had said that even on Westbrook's worst day, Rockets guard is stronger anyone in squad. However, D'Antoni will be without services of Eric Gordon, who has a sprain in his left ankle.

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