After a teammate 's knee put a dent in his face during a game against the Portland Trailblazers two days ago , Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had successful facial surgery today . The surgery repaired a fracture to the zygomatic arch of the NBA star 's right cheek . Westbrook , who is averaging 26.5 points , 8.1 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 45 games this season , is not expected to be sidelined for long . Scroll down for video . Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook ( above ) had successful facial surgery today in Los Angeles . The surgery repaired a fracture to the zygomatic arch bone of the popular NBA star 's right cheek . Westbrook was injured when teammate Andre Roberson ran into him on Friday night in Portland ( pictured ) The 26-year-old sustained the facial injury when his teammate Andre Roberson ran into him while trying to find a Portland player to foul and stop the clock . There were two-and-a-half seconds remaining when Roberson kneed Westbrook in the face and the Thunder went on to lose 115-112 . His surgery was performed by doctors at the Osborne Head and Neck Institute in Los Angeles , California . The zygomatic arch bone separates the eye socket from the sinuses , according to ESPN . The zygomatic arch bone separates the eye socket from the sinuses . A medical expert said the surgery was needed because 'there are bacteria in the sinuses , so it is a bone that needs to be fixed ' Westbrook , 26 , is averaging 26.5 points , 8.1 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 45 games for OKC this season . Medical analyst Mark Edickes said : 'There are bacteria in the sinuses , so it is a bone that needs to be fixed . 'There are a lot of facial bones you may crack that do n't need to be fixed . 'The other thing is , it provides some contour to the cheek , so there is an issue of appearance as well . ' When he resumes playing , Westbrook will probably wear a face mask . Westbrook did not play in OKC 's 108-101 win over the Los Angeles Lakers earlier today . He will be re-evaluated this week to determine when he can return to the court , although Yahoo Sports reported if Westbrook 'had a playoff game , he could play ' . Westbrook has recorded three straight triple-doubles . DJ Augustin started in place of Westbrook against the Lakers .
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