Thunder Officials: Westbrook Will Miss Remainder Of 2013 NBA Playoffs Due To Injury

Thunder officials confirmed on Saturday that Russell Westbrook will miss the remainder of the 2013 NBA playoffs, due to an injury he suffered during game 2 of the first round of the western conference playoffs.

According to officials, Westbrook underwent a successful surgery earlier on Saturday, to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.

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Officials say Westbrook will miss the remainder of the 2013 NBA playoffs. Rehab will begin immediately and a timetable for his return will be determined during the offseason.

The surgery was performed at the Stedman Clinic in Vail, Co. with Thunder medical personnel present.

"Although we are of course disappointed that Russell will be unable to return to the floor with his teammates this season, the opportunity to repair the meniscus as opposed to remove it was the best possible scenario for Russell's long term health as a player and person," said Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. "Russell's health and well-being are obviously our number one priority through this process and today's procedure helped solidify our belief that Russell will have many productive years of basketball in his future."

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The three-time NBA all-star averaged 23.2 points (6th in NBA), 7.4 assists (7th), a career-high 5.2 rebounds and 1.77 steals (9th) in 82 games this past season.

Second-year guard Reggie Jackson will take over the starting point guard duties for the remainder of the playoffs.