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The Memphis Grizzlies have announced that middle Steven Adams is predicted to overlook three-to-five weeks with a PCL sprain in his proper knee, an harm suffered through the crew’s 112-110 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Damichael Cole of the Industrial Attraction offered extra perception on Adams, who’s averaging 8.6 factors on 59.7 p.c taking pictures, a career-high 11.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per sport:
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The harm for Steven Adams occurred on the ultimate play of the sport in opposition to the Phoenix Suns. I noticed him limping fairly closely yesterday.
Instantly, Xavier Tillman Sr.’s position simply bought quite a bit bigger because the No. 1 rebounding crew within the NBA is lacking top-of-the-line within the sport.
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
You may’t simply substitute this. Steven Adams is a significant loss, however the Grizzlies have gained at occasions with out the opposite 4 starters. The three-to-5 week timeline places a possible Adams return across the All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/QJNu7OU5Su
The 29-year-old has performed 42 video games (all begins) for the Grizzlies, who sit second within the Western Convention with a 31-16 file.
He is missed 5 video games so far. Brandon Clarke began for him within the first three, however Xavier Tillman Jr. took over for the final two. Tillman notably began Tuesday and had 10 factors and 6 rebounds in Memphis’ 133-100 loss to the Sacramento Kings. For the season, he is averaging 4.7 factors and three.0 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per sport.
Mo Dakhil of Bleacher Report and The Athletic additionally famous that Jaren Jackson Jr. might see much more time at middle:
Mo Dakhil @MoDakhil_NBA
That Steven Adams information sucks, prepare for a ton of JJJ on the 5. Is perhaps good reps for him for the playoffs.
Jackson, who’s squarely discovered himself within the Defensive Participant of the Yr race, has posted 16.2 factors, 6.6 rebounds and three.3 blocks in 26.4 minutes per sport.
The deep and gifted Grizzlies might have sufficient sources to beat Adams’ loss, however the gifted and difficult middle will nonetheless be missed within the lineup, particularly given his super season.
Memphis will transfer ahead with out him for now, with its subsequent sport happening Wednesday on the Golden State Warriors.
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