Add Russell Westbrook's dominant right hand to the list of injuries the Denver Nuggets dealt with in the postseason.

The veteran guard announced he was having surgery to repair two breaks suffered during the season on his "Word of Westbrook" newsletter Tuesday. Westbrook played the final games of Denver's second-round series against the Thunder with the middle and ring fingers on his right hand taped together.

The 17-year veteran was a big reason why the Nuggets defeated the Clippers in seven games in the first round. He averaged 13.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 43.3% from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range. His numbers dropped to 9.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists against the Thunder on 34.8% shooting from the field and 21.9% from 3. Westbrook didn't di

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