At this point, this injury thing in Oklahoma City is just a big time joke. You know everyone that is out already, headlined by Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka.
Now another member of the Thunder regular starting lineup, defensive specialist Andre Roberson, will be out for a period of time, possibly until the end of the season. He sustained an Ankle injury in the Thunder’s victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday, a game in which Russell Westbrook shined.
Following from Anthony Slater of the Oklahoman.
Thunder radio voice Matt Pinto just said Andre Roberson is likely out "two to three weeks" with ankle sprain. OKC didn't practice today.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 24, 2015
Video of Roberson’s injury
Confirmed: Andre Roberson out two to three weeks with a left ankle sprain. Video of injury: https://t.co/xienSPBDXm
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 24, 2015
Thunder players have missed a combined total of 84 games and counting. The season is at the home stretch and if Westbrook can continue to carry the heavy load for the Thunder, then they should be fine as they currently have a 2.5 game lead over the Phoenix Suns for the 8 seed and a 3 game lead over the New Orleans Pelicans who are fading and fast. The Suns also have the hardest remaining schedule in the NBA so unless something else drastically horrible happens to the Thunder, they will find a way to hobble into the playoffs.
It will be an amazing sight to see the Golden State Warriors fight off Russell Westbrook all on his own. He MIGHT get Serge Ibaka back and don’t bet your house on Kevin Durant returning anytime soon.
Best of luck to Russell Westbrook who might have to face off against the league’s best offense and best defense in the first round of the playoffs.
