Fans take to social media to react to Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook's injury status for Game 5 vs the Los Angeles Clippers

It was needed, too, as the Nuggets were without Russell Westbrook, who was out with injury. Jamal Murray also struggled, with Michael Porter Jr. even dealing with a shoulder injury. With the series headed back to Denver, ESPN's Ramona Shelbourne asked Westbrook, after the game, for an injury update.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is out for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday with a foot injury, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Nuggets trail the Clippers 2-1 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.