After logging 25 minutes on the floor for the Nuggets during Friday's game against the 76ers, Westbrook headed to the locker room with left hamstring tightness and will not return. The veteran guard finished with four points, seven assists and two steals against Philadelphia.

Through 48 games this season, Westbrook has averaged 13.0 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.1 rebounds on 48/33/64 shooting from the field. Since moving to the team's starting lineup, he's been a crucial part of the Nuggets' success. Beyond just the stats, Westbrook has been a huge boost of energy for the Nuggets all season.

Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook left Denver's 137-134 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night because of left hamstring tightness and did not return. Westbrook, who had 4 points, 7 assists and 6 turnovers in 25 minutes,

Westbrook has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the 76ers with left hamstring tightness, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports. Westbrook recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven assists and two steals and committed six turnovers in 25 minutes before checking out of the game for good with 11:10 remaining in the fourth quarter.