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Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was forced to leave Tuesday’s game late in the fourth quarter after colliding with San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama. Markkanen had to be helped to the locker room with what the team called a left knee contusion.
Jazz head coach Will Hardy confirmed the news at his postgame press conference.
“As of now, it’s a contusion,” Hardy said.
Before leaving the game, the 27-year-old had 14 points and eight rebounds in just over 33 minutes of action.
For the season, Markkanen is averaging 19.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 47.6% shooting from the field and 44.6% from beyond the arc.
It’s unclear if Markkanen will be able to play Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets (9 ET, NBA League Pass).
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