Russell Westbrook left the Los Angeles Lakers win at the Charlotte Hornets on Monday due to left foot soreness. The same injury cost Westbrook two games in late-December.

Westbrook was just 1-for-8 from the floor and exited after playing only 11 minutes. He was visibly uncomfortable at times during the time he did play.

The Lakers won for the third time in their last four games. This victory pulled Los Angeles within two games of the final spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.