The Lakers will be without Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder against Denver on Wednesday.
DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook sat out the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Wednesday night at Denver to rest a sore left hamstring.
Lakers coach Darvin Ham announced the plan before the game to take a precautionary route with Westbrook’s injury.
“We all came to a conclusion that it’s early in the season, there’s no reason to stretch it out or put him in a vulnerable position,” Ham explained. “Take it day-to-day.”
The Los Angeles guard is mired in a slump, shooting just 28.9% from the floor. He’s 1-for-12 from 3-point range.
The 33-year-old former Kia MVP is averaging 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists this season. He has one double-double.
