Although Russell Westbrook will miss Saturday’s game against Detroit, Pistons coach Dwane Casey’s job won’t be any easier.
“Is Harden still playing?” he said.
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“They’re a good team, still a very good team…Westbrook is one of the all-time fastest guys getting down the floor, so it won’t be as fast or aggressive in the transition game but still very lethal offensive transition team.”
Coming off back-to-back 50-plus point performances against Cleveland and Orlando, James Harden remains Casey’s focus with Westbrook given the night to rest.