Russell Westbrook Will Miss the Rest of the Playoffs

Doctors repaired, as opposed to remove, Westbrook's meniscus, which requires a longer recovery time but also is a better long-term solution.
— Ken Berger (@KBergNBA) April 27, 2013
Westbrook and the Thunder have done the smart thing to think long term. While they have basically lost a season in the prime of Westbrook and Durant’s careers, with a completely recovered Westbrook – who hadn’t missed a single game in 5 seasons – the Thunder should have a few more shots at a title.