Russell Westbrook injury update: Wizards star suffers quad injury, ruled out for one week

Washington Wizards were dealt a major blow after star player Russell Westbrook was added to long NBA injury list ahead of ir game against Suns. 32-year-old moved to Washington in off-season in a blockbuster trade which saw John Wall traded to Houston Rockets. Rus subsequently missed game against Suns and has also been ruled out of ir home against Utah Jazz. Here's Russell Westbrook injury update -

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Russell Westbrook quad injury: When will Westbrook return? 

Washington Wizards on Monday confirmed that Russell Westbrook has been ruled out of action for a week after an injury. 32-year-old had suffered a left quadriceps injury due to “repeated contact to area since beginning of season". statement also said that former Houston man will be re-assessed at end of week. Westbrook formed a formidable core with Bradley Beal as Washington look to rise out of ir early-season slump and mount a strong challenge to make it to NBA playoffs.

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nine-time NBA All-Star is averaging 19.3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 11.3 assists this season and has appeared in seven games for Washington. However, his performances haven't helped Wizards much as Washington were off to a 2-8 start before ir game against Suns. win over Phoenix will have surely appeased some wounds, especially in absence of Westbrook, but head coach Scott Brooks would kw that his team has a long way to before making it to top eight. Suns had one of best records coming into clash against Washington but were mauled by a team effort by Wizards. 

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Bradley Beal continued his fine form despite Westbrook's absence, scoring a game-high 34 points as Wizards defeated Phoenix Suns on Monday night. 27-year-old almost mand a triple-double, with eight rebounds and nine assists, and was well supported by Davis Bertans (18) and Raul Neto (16). Rui Hachimura (10), Robin Lopez (11) and Garrison Matws (11) all got into double figures as Phoenix defence had respite, who in fell 21 points short. Devin Booker starred for visitors with 33 points, but lacked overall support, with only Dario Saric (13 pts), Chris Paul (14 pts) and Mikal Bridges (14 pts) getting to double figures. 

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