Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook has surgery on fractured cheekbone

THUNDER guard Russell Westbrook had surgery to repair a fracture to his right cheek after getting hit by a teammate’s knee.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook walks down court with only seconds to go during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. Westbrook scored 40 points but missed an opportunity to tie the game, making only two of three free throws with just seconds left. Portland won 115-112. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

THUNDER guard Russell Westbrook had surgery to repair a fracture to his right cheek after getting hit by a teammate’s knee.

The Thunder announced Saturday that the surgery took place in Los Angeles.

A mark is visible on the right cheek of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook where he was kneed in the face by teammate, Andre Roberson.

Westbrook had a noticeable imprint on his right cheek after Andre Roberson hit him in the final seconds of a 115-112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Westbrook will be re-evaluated next week.

The MVP of the All-Star game, Westbrook has had triple-doubles in his past three games. For the month of February, he averaged 31.2 points, 10.2 assists and 9.1 rebounds and led the team to a 9-3 record.

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The Thunder already were without reigning league MVP Kevin Durant, who had a screw replaced in his surgically repaired right foot last Sunday. Thunder centre Steven Adams also has been out with a hand injury.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum plays tight defence against Westbrook.