The stage is set for an exciting second-round playoff matchup between the OKC Thunder and the Denver Nuggets, and fans are curious about Russell Westbrook’s status for the game.
As the Western Conference top-seeded Thunder come face to face on the court after a lengthy nine-day break, they’ll find Westbrook. As per the injury report, he is not listed for any probable reasons and will start for the Nuggets.
Injury Report ahead of Game One against the Thunder:
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 4, 2025
OUT:
DaRon Holmes II (Right Achilles Tendon Repair)#MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/dR2Ywi5PHu
However, for Denver, DaRon Holmes II is the only player off the roster with a right Achilles tendon repair.
Meanwhile, the defending champions, the Nuggets, come in hot after a grueling seven-game battle against the Clippers.
Russell Westbrook Shares His Feelings About Playing Against His Former Team
While a healthy Russell Westbrook will take the court against the Thunder, it will be a special moment for him.
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Westbrook will face his former team, OKC, in the playoffs for the second time in his career.
This will mark Westbrook’s first return to Oklahoma City since leaving the Thunder, as their previous encounter occurred in the NBA bubble.
Westbrook expressed his mixed feelings about the return, acknowledging the love he has for the people and fans of Oklahoma City.
“I don’t know. That’s a first. That’s like home for me. I always got love for everybody there — the people, the fans. I know it’s mutual, but they also know the reason why they do love me — because I compete at a high level, and I’m going to do that every night — that’s all I can do is go out, be myself & compete. You know, try to go & steal one there,” he said.
Despite facing a formidable Thunder team that is expected to dominate, the Nuggets have shown great competitiveness in the playoffs.
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