NBA Injuries Report 4/18
Oklahoma CIty
Nenad Krstic has missed the past four games with a right knee contusion and is expected to play in Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Lakers.
L.A. Lakers
Ron Artest twisted his ankle Wednesday against the Clippers and did not play in the second half. He would not identify which ankle was hurt and said he didn't remember when or how the injury occurred but that it's nothing serious and will play Sunday in Game 1 of the plaoyoffs against the Thunder.
Andrew Bynum had no adverse effects after 40 minutes of running, jumping and shooting on Thursday and was the first time he's done such activities since straining his left Achilles? tendon on March 19th. He will practice with the team on Friday in anticipation of a return to action in Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Thunder.
Jordan Farmar played just 1.3 seconds on his strained left hamstring Wednesday against the Clippers but said he will be ready to play when the playoffs start Sunday against the Thunder.
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga aught an inadvertent elbow to the head during Friday's practice and left the facility with a possible concussion. Mbenga was sent to a neurologist for examination and no timetable was available for his return.
Sasha Vujacic. An MRI on Vujacic's ankle confirmed a severe high-ankle sprain and he will not be back any time soon.
Luke Walton, who had surgery to repair a nerve in his back several months ago, had his back stiffen up again in the final regular season game against the Clippers but is expected to play Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Thunder.
Charlotte
Tyson Chandler took a hard fall in the first half Wednesday against the Bulls, was taken to the locker room and did not return. He suffered a hip pointer but X-rays were negative. He is expected to play Sunday against the Magic for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Tyrus Thomas is probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic with a thumb injury.
Orlando
No injuries reported for this team.
San Antonio
Malik Hairston did not play in Wednesday's regular season finale against the Mavericks with a sprained ankle and will not play Sunday in Game 1 of the playoffs.
George Hill slightly reinjured his ankle Wednesday against the Mavericks when he stepped on the foot of a cameraman but was seen leaving the arena without a crutch. He will undergo an MRI this week and remains questionable Sunday against the Mavericks.
Dallas
No injuries reported for this team.
Portland
LaMarcus Aldridge missed Wednesday's regular season finale against the Warriors after being hospitalized with a gastrointestinal virus. It is not expected the virus will keep Aldridge out of the playoffs.
Marcus Camby is expected to play Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns after rolling his ankle Friday during practice.
Greg Oden ran on a treadmill for the first time since undergoing surgery on his fractured patella but is highly unlikely to play again this season. He remains hopeful he can return for the playoffs.
Brandon Roy has missed the final two games of the regular season with a slightly torn meniscus in his right knee. He has opted to undergo the surgery and will miss the first-round playoff series against the Suns. Recovery for such a procedure is typically four to six weeks
Phoenix
Robin Lopez will miss the team's first round playoff series against the Trail Blazers with a bulging disks in his back. He could return for the club's second round matchup but he's still a way's away.
Nenad Krstic has missed the past four games with a right knee contusion and is expected to play in Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Lakers.
L.A. Lakers
Ron Artest twisted his ankle Wednesday against the Clippers and did not play in the second half. He would not identify which ankle was hurt and said he didn't remember when or how the injury occurred but that it's nothing serious and will play Sunday in Game 1 of the plaoyoffs against the Thunder.
Andrew Bynum had no adverse effects after 40 minutes of running, jumping and shooting on Thursday and was the first time he's done such activities since straining his left Achilles? tendon on March 19th. He will practice with the team on Friday in anticipation of a return to action in Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Thunder.
Jordan Farmar played just 1.3 seconds on his strained left hamstring Wednesday against the Clippers but said he will be ready to play when the playoffs start Sunday against the Thunder.
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga aught an inadvertent elbow to the head during Friday's practice and left the facility with a possible concussion. Mbenga was sent to a neurologist for examination and no timetable was available for his return.
Sasha Vujacic. An MRI on Vujacic's ankle confirmed a severe high-ankle sprain and he will not be back any time soon.
Luke Walton, who had surgery to repair a nerve in his back several months ago, had his back stiffen up again in the final regular season game against the Clippers but is expected to play Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday against the Thunder.
Charlotte
Tyson Chandler took a hard fall in the first half Wednesday against the Bulls, was taken to the locker room and did not return. He suffered a hip pointer but X-rays were negative. He is expected to play Sunday against the Magic for Game 1 of the playoffs.
Tyrus Thomas is probable for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic with a thumb injury.
Orlando
No injuries reported for this team.
San Antonio
Malik Hairston did not play in Wednesday's regular season finale against the Mavericks with a sprained ankle and will not play Sunday in Game 1 of the playoffs.
George Hill slightly reinjured his ankle Wednesday against the Mavericks when he stepped on the foot of a cameraman but was seen leaving the arena without a crutch. He will undergo an MRI this week and remains questionable Sunday against the Mavericks.
Dallas
No injuries reported for this team.
Portland
LaMarcus Aldridge missed Wednesday's regular season finale against the Warriors after being hospitalized with a gastrointestinal virus. It is not expected the virus will keep Aldridge out of the playoffs.
Marcus Camby is expected to play Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns after rolling his ankle Friday during practice.
Greg Oden ran on a treadmill for the first time since undergoing surgery on his fractured patella but is highly unlikely to play again this season. He remains hopeful he can return for the playoffs.
Brandon Roy has missed the final two games of the regular season with a slightly torn meniscus in his right knee. He has opted to undergo the surgery and will miss the first-round playoff series against the Suns. Recovery for such a procedure is typically four to six weeks
Phoenix
Robin Lopez will miss the team's first round playoff series against the Trail Blazers with a bulging disks in his back. He could return for the club's second round matchup but he's still a way's away.
