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Report: Westbrook not expected to be suspended after altercation with Suns fan
Apr 17, 2023, 10:32 AM | Updated: 10:33 am
Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Clippers posts up on Saben Lee #38 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to be available for Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, according to TNT’s Chris Haynes.
Westbrook was seen telling a Suns fan (NSFW) to “watch your mouth” multiple times while walking through a club area that leads to a tunnel and onto the court during halftime of L.A.’s 115-110 win in Game 1 on Sunday.
However, it remains unclear what exactly led up to the Clippers point guard’s reaction.
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Haynes added that the NBA is investigating the incident, but the chances of Westbrook getting suspended are “extremely slim.”
The Suns in a statement said they are aware of the incident and were “conducting a review.”
The former MVP scored nine points on 3-of-19 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two steals in Game 1.
Westbrook also grabbed five offensive rebounds — including multiple in the closing minute — and made two clutch free throws to extend the Clippers’ lead to 111-108 with 17 seconds left before blocking Devin Booker’s layup attempt on the ensuing possession.
Game 2 is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Footprint Center on 98.7, the Arizona Sports app and ArizonaSports.com, with the pregame show slated for 6 p.m.
