Slow-motion replay of Zach Collins' elbow on Russell Westbrook from a different angle appears to show him mostly hitting arm with Russ's own hand ricocheting and causing the blood
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne the Lakers could have made a Russell Westbrook for John Wall trade at last year's trade deadline that did not include their 2027 first-round pick It was even suggested they could have done it for a pick swap
Paul George talking about Westbrook's performances over the season: "We gotta stop with the narrative about Russ not doing well, Russ not having a good night. He's doing everything."
Lakers decide to have 4 players around the rim to secure the rebound rather than close out wide open Russell Westbrook