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RecapRussell Westbrook tallied 19 points (7-of-15 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Pelicans.
After totaling 12 points in his first two games out of the All-Star break, Westbrook has reached double figures in each of his last five appearances. His stat line on Thursday included ten assists, the veteran point guard’s first double-double since a January 14 win over the Knicks. Westbrook played 33 minutes against the Pelicans while second-year guard Devin Carter picked up a DNP-CD. As long as he’s playing starters’ minutes, Westbrook should be rostered in standard leagues.