The Detroit Pistons announced today that test results revealed Kelly Olynyk suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s game at Houston on Wednesday.
Olynyk will be re-evaluated in six weeks by team medical staff and further updates will be provided as appropriate.
When it’s time to take over. THE LINEUP What’s inside today’s edition? Mavs Take Game 1: In a game of runs, Dallas had the final answer to win on the road Dominant Duo: Kyrie’s start, Luka’s close and a combined 63 points lifted Dallas to a 1-0 lead Positive Pacers: A tough Game 1 loss has…
Chris Paul finds Jae Crowder in rhythm for a historic assist. With his final assist of the Suns’ Game 2 NBA Finals victory over the Bucks on Thursday, Chris Paul delivered himself a boost up a major playoff record list, passing Kobe Bryant for 10th in career playoff assists. The dish to Jae Crowder, who…
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is averaging 22.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists this season. It’s hard to believe, but we only have one Friday left in the regular season after today! That’s evident when looking at the injury reports, though, because it’s hard to believe how many players are questionable. We’re trying to keep track…
Kevin Love celebrates the birth of his first-born child ahead of the Heat’s Game 5 matchup vs. Nuggets. Kevin Love missed Miami’s team flight to Denver for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. He had the best possible excuse. Love and his wife, Kate Bock, became parents on Saturday. Love flew to Denver on his…
* Recap: Pacers 123, Nets 119 (OT) Victor Oladipo started his “This is my city” routine all by himself, pointing at the ground and shouting that boast earlier in the season when he hit a game-winner against San Antonio. It was an emotional and natural reaction to the endless second-guessing over the trade that sent…
Happy Friday, Starting 5 fam. You made it. The Boston Celtics did too, becoming the season’s first squad to clinch a playoff berth. Now, with less than a month left in the regular season, 11 more guaranteed spots await. Here’s how things look heading into the weekend. THE LINEUP Celtics punch ticket as Jays shine…
