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Russell Westbrook was trying to hold off the Blazers come-from-behind victory in the fourth quarter on Friday night when he intentionally missed a free throw, in hopes that a Thunder rebound could be converted into two points.
Instead, when he rushed in to get the ball, he was accidentally hit in the face by a teammate leaving a “notable imprint on his face.
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Westbrook, who fell and was hit in the face by the knee of onrushing teammate Andre Roberson in the final seconds, had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. He became the first player to string together three triple-doubles since LeBron James in 2009.
Westbrook, who had a noticeable imprint on his right cheek, did not speak to reporters following the game while he was evaluated. There was no immediate word on his condition.
