The Rockets' guard is injured, James Harden will have to make do without his teammate in the back line at the beginning of the series against the joint ex, Oklahoma City

• Westbrook. Houston will meet Oklahoma without him

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Houston we have a problem. Rockets star Russell Westbrook will miss the playoffs due to a thigh muscle injury, according to reports in the U.S. tonight (Thursday).

The Rockets will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, the team previously played by the talented guard duo of Houston-Westbrook and James Harden. The playoff series will begin next week, and it is currently unclear when 'Russ' will be able to return to play.

Tonight in the best league in the world is expected to be especially busy, at the end of which we will know which of the two teams will finish in 8th and 9th place in the West. Two of Memphis, Portland, San Antonio and Phoenix will advance to the playoffs, where they will battle for the final ticket to the NBA playoffs, and series against LeBron James and the Lakers.