NBA Injuries Report 3/26
Minnesota
Nathan Jawai did not play Wednesday against the Bobcats with an upper respiratory infection and did not make the trip to Orlando.
Orlando
Mickael Pietrus left Wednesday's game against the Hawks in the second quarter after re-aggravating his left ankle and is expected to miss his next two games.
Utah
Andrei Kirilenko did not play Wednesday against the Raptors with a strained left calf and remains questionable Friday against the Pacers.
Indiana
Mike Dunleavy left Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained right ankle and did not return. he is probable to play today against the Jazz.
Roy Hibbert did not play Wednesday against the Wizards after being struck in the jaw Tuesday by Pistons' Ben Gordon. he is questionable to play today's game.
Denver
Renaldo Balkman did not play Wednesday against the Celtics while nursing a bulging disc in his back. He is doubtful to play today.
Toronto
Marcus Banks injured his finger Wednesday against the Jazz but expects to dress Friday against the Nuggets.
Marco Belinelli did not play Wednesday against the Jazz with soreness in his lower back and remains questionable Friday against the Nuggets.
Reggie Evans injured his foot Wednesday against the Jazz but expects to play Friday against the Nuggets.
Hedo Turkoglu did not play in the second half of Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a stomach virus and remains questionable Friday against the Nuggets.
Atlanta
No injuries reported for this team.
Philadelphia
Louis Williams did not play Wednesday against the Bucks with tightness in his lower back and will be a game-time decision Friday against the Hawks.
Thaddeus Young missed his fifth straight game Wednesday against the Bucks after he fractured the thumb on his right non-shooting and in last Monday's loss to the Knicks and won't play Friday against the Hawks.
Washington
Mike Miller has battled tailbone and ankle problems but will continue to play through the pain. He is probable to play tonight against the Bobcats.
Al Thornton suffered a strained right hip flexor Wednesday and is doubtful Friday against the Bobcats.
Sacramento
Jon Brockman is running without pain and hopes to return to practice in seven-to-10 days while recovering from a sprained MCL in his right knee. he is expected to return in early April to practices.
Tyreke Evans will miss Friday's game against the Celtics as well as Sunday's game against the Cavaliers as he recovers from a concussion. He will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Boston
No injuries reported for this team.
Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum is said to be feeling much better and could be ready to return from his strained left Achilles tendon in the near future. He will return to practices in early April.
Oklahoma City
No injuries reported for this team.
Detroit
Will Bynum left the game Tuesday against the Pacers in the first half with a bruised back and did not return. He is expected to play Friday against the Nets.
Ben Wallace could miss the remainder of the season as he continues to struggle with a strained right patella tendon.
New Jersey
Terrence Williams had to leave Monday's game against the Heat in the third quarter after injuring his left foot on a drive to the basket. He will require a follow up CAT scan after an inconclusive MRI. He is doubtful to play tonight against the Pistons.
Miami
No injuries reported for this team.
Milwaukee
No injuries reported for this team.
Cleveland
LeBron James sprained his left ankle in the first half of Wednesday's win over the Hornets but returned and finished the game. He will be ready Friday against the Spurs.
San Antonio
Tony Parker suffered a fractured fourth metacarpal in his right hand but is encouraged that he will be able to return for the last few games of the regular season (early April).
New York
Eddie House did not play Tuesday against the Nuggets with a sore right Achilles tendon but should return to action on Friday against the Suns.
Phoenix
Robin Lopez sat out of practice Wednesday with a sore back but is expected to play Friday against the Knicks.
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Nathan Jawai did not play Wednesday against the Bobcats with an upper respiratory infection and did not make the trip to Orlando.
Orlando
Mickael Pietrus left Wednesday's game against the Hawks in the second quarter after re-aggravating his left ankle and is expected to miss his next two games.
Utah
Andrei Kirilenko did not play Wednesday against the Raptors with a strained left calf and remains questionable Friday against the Pacers.
Indiana
Mike Dunleavy left Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a sprained right ankle and did not return. he is probable to play today against the Jazz.
Roy Hibbert did not play Wednesday against the Wizards after being struck in the jaw Tuesday by Pistons' Ben Gordon. he is questionable to play today's game.
Denver
Renaldo Balkman did not play Wednesday against the Celtics while nursing a bulging disc in his back. He is doubtful to play today.
Toronto
Marcus Banks injured his finger Wednesday against the Jazz but expects to dress Friday against the Nuggets.
Marco Belinelli did not play Wednesday against the Jazz with soreness in his lower back and remains questionable Friday against the Nuggets.
Reggie Evans injured his foot Wednesday against the Jazz but expects to play Friday against the Nuggets.
Hedo Turkoglu did not play in the second half of Wednesday's game against the Jazz due to a stomach virus and remains questionable Friday against the Nuggets.
Atlanta
No injuries reported for this team.
Philadelphia
Louis Williams did not play Wednesday against the Bucks with tightness in his lower back and will be a game-time decision Friday against the Hawks.
Thaddeus Young missed his fifth straight game Wednesday against the Bucks after he fractured the thumb on his right non-shooting and in last Monday's loss to the Knicks and won't play Friday against the Hawks.
Washington
Mike Miller has battled tailbone and ankle problems but will continue to play through the pain. He is probable to play tonight against the Bobcats.
Al Thornton suffered a strained right hip flexor Wednesday and is doubtful Friday against the Bobcats.
Sacramento
Jon Brockman is running without pain and hopes to return to practice in seven-to-10 days while recovering from a sprained MCL in his right knee. he is expected to return in early April to practices.
Tyreke Evans will miss Friday's game against the Celtics as well as Sunday's game against the Cavaliers as he recovers from a concussion. He will be re-evaluated on Monday.
Boston
No injuries reported for this team.
Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum is said to be feeling much better and could be ready to return from his strained left Achilles tendon in the near future. He will return to practices in early April.
Oklahoma City
No injuries reported for this team.
Detroit
Will Bynum left the game Tuesday against the Pacers in the first half with a bruised back and did not return. He is expected to play Friday against the Nets.
Ben Wallace could miss the remainder of the season as he continues to struggle with a strained right patella tendon.
New Jersey
Terrence Williams had to leave Monday's game against the Heat in the third quarter after injuring his left foot on a drive to the basket. He will require a follow up CAT scan after an inconclusive MRI. He is doubtful to play tonight against the Pistons.
Miami
No injuries reported for this team.
Milwaukee
No injuries reported for this team.
Cleveland
LeBron James sprained his left ankle in the first half of Wednesday's win over the Hornets but returned and finished the game. He will be ready Friday against the Spurs.
San Antonio
Tony Parker suffered a fractured fourth metacarpal in his right hand but is encouraged that he will be able to return for the last few games of the regular season (early April).
New York
Eddie House did not play Tuesday against the Nuggets with a sore right Achilles tendon but should return to action on Friday against the Suns.
Phoenix
Robin Lopez sat out of practice Wednesday with a sore back but is expected to play Friday against the Knicks.
Injury report provided by SBRodds.com
