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Kevin Durant embraces role without Russell Westbrook – USA Today
USA TODAY HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant felt strange playing without injured All-Star Russell Westbrook for the first time in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. He did, however, enjoy handling the ball more in the point guard's absence. Durant's 41 points helped … |
 Bleacher Report |
Russell Westbrook's Injury Will Not Deter Thunder from Reaching NBA Finals
Bleacher Report The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a huge blow to their championship chances when Russell Westbrook was declared done for the season. However, even without the superstar point guard, the team is destined for an NBA Finals appearance. When CBS … |
 Yahoo! Canada Sports (blog) |
Behind the Box Score, where the Thunder held on despite Russell Westbrook's …
Yahoo! Canada Sports (blog) For the first half of Saturday night's tilt, it seemed as if the Oklahoma City Thunder would have absolutely no issues moving forward without injured star guard Russell Westbrook, against the Houston Rockets at least. The San Antonio Spurs or Miami … |
 SB Nation |
Kevin Durant steps up in Russell Westbrook's absence, but Thunder need help
SB Nation Most expected that without Russell Westbrook, the Oklahoma City Thunder offense would be Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant. That wasn't exactly true in their first game without Westbrook, a 104-101 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of … |
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Russell Westbrook out for season, will miss rest of playoffs after knee surgery
Yahoo! Sports (blog) Rehab will begin immediately following the surgery, which took place at the Stedman Clinic in Vail, Colo., according to the Thunder. No timetable has yet been established for his return; a timeline will be determined during the offseason, the team said. |
 Yahoo! Sports |
Solo act: Kevin Durant carries Thunder without Russell Westbrook by his side
Yahoo! Sports Suddenly, it occurred to him that this was one more basketball duty that would go on without Russell Westbrook, one more walk Durant would have to make alone in these playoffs. As the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar spotted one of the franchise's young … Thunder Shocked By Westbrook Injury Patrick Beverley Receives Death Threats for Injury to Russell Westbrook How Russell Westbrook's Injury Will Finally Redeem Him: The Numbers Are Real |