Follow usLos Angeles Clippers are expected to make a lineup change with Russell Westbrook being benched to help the organization snap a 6-match losing streak vs. the Houston Rockets today.
LA Clippers (3-7) have been defeated in 6 consecutive matches, the last 5 with James Harden in the lineup. Terance Mann would probably return to the starting 5 as he was there before Los Angeles acquired the Beard, and Brodie will be the 6th man for the 1st time in his career with the Clippers.
BREAKING: Russell Westbrook has requested to come off the bench, per @ChrisBHaynes
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Russ himself talked with the managers about coming off the bench. LA boss Ty Lue will meet with the media later today during his prematch news conference.
The franchise has been out of sync since the Beard became part of the Clips at the end of last month. Through 5 matches, Harden is averaging 15 points per match.
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