The Houston Rockets trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-0 in their first-round NBA playoff series, but the door is suddenly open for a comeback due to Russell Westbrook's injury. If point guard Jeremy Lin doesn't suit up for the Rockets in Game 3, though, Houston doesn't stand a chance moving forward.
According to ESPN.com, Lin is a game-time decision for Game 3 in Houston due to a bruised chest muscle. Lin suffered the injury in the first half of Game 2 when he collided with Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha. Lin did not return to the contest, and the Rockets ultimately lost a close 105-102 decision.
Westbrook was also injured during that game when Rockets guard Patrick Beverly went for a steal. While Westbrook stayed in the game and ultimately finished it, his injury was far more severe than originally thought. According to Sean Highkin of USA Today, Westbrook will miss the remainder of the postseason after undergoing surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus.
With so much uncertainty at the point guard position for OKC, Houston needs to take advantage. Lin had his hands full with Westbrook on both ends of t ...
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Jeremy Lin Must Play for Houston Rockets to Beat Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3
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