NBA Injuries Report 4/22
Cleveland
Danny Green was unable to play in Game 1 and 2 against the Bulls with an ankle injury and remains questionable for Game 3 Thursday.
Anderson Varejao was knocked out of Game 2 against the Bulls with a right leg contusion but should be fine for Game 3 Thursday.
Chicago
Derrick Rose didn't participate in Wednesday's practice because of a family emergency but will play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers.
L.A. Lakers
Andrew Bynum missed practice Wednesday to get treatment on his sore right Achilles' tendon but he's expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday for Game 3 against the Thunder.
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga did not play in Game 2 Tuesday against the Thunder. He did receive clearance to play after undergoing emergency laser surgery to repair a retinal hole in his left eye. When he returns to the court he will have to wear a new pair of protective glasses.
Sasha Vujacic's MRI on his ankle confirmed a severe high-ankle sprain and he will not be back any time soon.
Oklahoma City
No injuries reported for this team.
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.
Portland
Nicolas Batum left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Suns in the third quarter with what an MRI has confirmed as a strained right shoulder. He said after the game that he could not lift his arm over his head, and that it was the worst pain he has felt since he missed 45 games with an injury to the same shoulder. He remains a game-time decison for Game 3 Thursday.
Brandon Roy has successfully undergone surgery to repair a slightly torn meniscus in his right knee and and has reported no pain or swelling. The surgery went better than planned and the Trail Blazers have reported that there is a slight chance Roy could return for the tail end of their first-round series against the Suns.
Danny Green was unable to play in Game 1 and 2 against the Bulls with an ankle injury and remains questionable for Game 3 Thursday.
Anderson Varejao was knocked out of Game 2 against the Bulls with a right leg contusion but should be fine for Game 3 Thursday.
Chicago
Derrick Rose didn't participate in Wednesday's practice because of a family emergency but will play in Thursday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers.
L.A. Lakers
Andrew Bynum missed practice Wednesday to get treatment on his sore right Achilles' tendon but he's expected to be in the starting lineup Thursday for Game 3 against the Thunder.
Didier Ilunga-Mbenga did not play in Game 2 Tuesday against the Thunder. He did receive clearance to play after undergoing emergency laser surgery to repair a retinal hole in his left eye. When he returns to the court he will have to wear a new pair of protective glasses.
Sasha Vujacic's MRI on his ankle confirmed a severe high-ankle sprain and he will not be back any time soon.
Oklahoma City
No injuries reported for this team.
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.
Portland
Nicolas Batum left Tuesday's Game 2 against the Suns in the third quarter with what an MRI has confirmed as a strained right shoulder. He said after the game that he could not lift his arm over his head, and that it was the worst pain he has felt since he missed 45 games with an injury to the same shoulder. He remains a game-time decison for Game 3 Thursday.
Brandon Roy has successfully undergone surgery to repair a slightly torn meniscus in his right knee and and has reported no pain or swelling. The surgery went better than planned and the Trail Blazers have reported that there is a slight chance Roy could return for the tail end of their first-round series against the Suns.
