LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook broke his left hand in the first half of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 140-115 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Westbrook, who had six points and one assist in 10 minutes after coming off the bench, appeared to be injured trying to steal the ball from Jordan Poole with 10:01 left in the second half.
Westbrook was ejected with 8:10 left in the second quarter and did not return.
The 35-year-old, who previously played for the Thunder, Rockets, Wizards and Lakers, appeared in every game for the Clippers this season, averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 23 minutes.
Although he was benched after the Nov. 1 trade for James Harden, he remained an important part of the Clippers’ lineup as they chased their first NBA title.
James Harden scored 21 of his 28 points in the second quarter to lead the Clippers to victory.
Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and Paul George added 22 points in his return from missing two games with a knee injury.
