Andrei Kirilenko Will Likely Sit Out Game 2 Of Lakers-Jazz Series, Eyeing Game 3 Return
After missing the last month and a half after injuring (and then re-aggravating) his calf, Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko appears to be ready to return to the hardcourt -- just don’t expect it to be for Game 2 of Utah’s series with the Lakers.
Per Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune, Kirilenko returned to practice on Monday but is unlikely to play in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Utah’s medical personnel, however, is optimistic that with the three additional days of rest he would get if he waits till Game 3, Kirilenko should be ready to return.
Read Article >Jazz Forward Andrei Kirilenko Out At Least Two Weeks With Calf Injury
Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune is reporting Kirilenko reaggravated a calf injury in practice yesterday while participating in a 2 on 2 game. The Jazz are saying Kirilenko will be out for two weeks as he explores treatment options, but Siler said he heard it would be closer to three weeks.
David Locke, the Jazz radio play-by-play man, said the injury is on the same calf, but in a different spot.
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