With Kevin Durant sidelined with a foot injury, the Thunder could ill afford another injury.
But on Thursday, they saw their star guard Russell Westbrook exit their game with the Clippers in the second quarter with an apparent hand injury after he accidentally banged his right hand against the back of teammate Kendrick Perkins.
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To make matters even worse, Westbrook had to be restrained by arena personnel following a verbal altercation with a Clippers fan.
It is unclear exactly what was said that set off Westbrook, but it is plausible that something was thrown in Westbrook's direction.
According to team beat reporter Darnell Mayberry, Official word on Westbrook is a right hand injury. His return is questionable.
The Clippers led 46-41 at the half.