LaMarcus Aldridge could potentially undergo an MRI tomorrow for a right ankle injury that he suffered in the first quarter of the Spurs’ 121-116 loss to the Pelicans tonight, according to a tweet from Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. Aldridge attempted to return to the game after sustaining the injury but did not play in the second half.
There’s no word as to the severity of the injury, and the MRI could simply be precautionary, but for an already short-handed team missing superstar Kawhi Leonard and in the midst of a tight playoff race, the latest setback could prove devastating.
With 7:17 remaining in the first quarter, Aldridge landed awkwardly after attempting to block a shot attempt by Rajon Rondo. He fell to the floor but was able to stay in the game until the 3:02 mark, when he headed to the locker room. Aldridge returned in the second quarter for little over four minutes of game time before calling it quits for the night.
Aldridge, 32, was averaging 22.8 PPG and 8.3 RPG in 56 games before tonight’s contest and was named to his sixth All-Star team earlier this season.
Spurs are a non-factor.
…said no one ever.
Nice beard dude, how long did it take you to grow that lol.
As long as Kawhi and Murray are in the lineup for the playoffs the Spurs will be scary. I really think Murray has the potential to be a difference maker in a series against Golden State or Houston. That wingspan and rebounding ability along with defense is superb not to mention the kid is athletic and can cause problems for Curry and Paul who aren’t as athletic.
They still have to make the playoffs without arguably their two best players. If you say they’re a lock, you’re wrong. They only have a three game difference right now between making the playoffs and not. That’s not a huge margin with a decent amount of play left.
Personally, i still think they can make it, but it’s a really tight race this year.