When Russell Westbrook makes his return to the court on Saturday, many believe he will do so with the intent of helping the Houston Rockets take a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering Game 5, the nine-time All-Star has missed all of the Rockets’ post-season series so far due to an injured quad he sustained during the NBA seeding games.
Even though his return to the lineup will give the Rockets a significant boost in their attempt to advance to the Western Conference Semi-Finals, Westbrook believes his return to the court will be for a greater cause.