Russell Westbrook exited the Nuggets' 137-134 win against the Philadelphia 76ers due to left hamstring tightness, finishing with 4 points and 7 assists over 25 minutes. The Nuggets coach, Michael Malone, noted Westbrook was smiling postgame despite the injury. Nikola Jokic propelled Denver to victory with a stellar performance in the closing minutes, helping the team end a three-game losing streak. Westbrook has been impactful since joining the starting lineup in late December, averaging over 14 points and maintaining efficient shooting, though his status for upcoming games remains uncertain.
Malone didn't have an update on Westbrook's status, though he noted Westbrook had a big smile on his face following Denver's victory.
Since Westbrook entered Denver's starting lineup on Dec. 27, he has averaged 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.6 assists while shooting 53.8% from the field.
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