LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Los Angeles Lakers say center Andrew Bynum’s(notes) knee
injury probably won’t keep him out of their playoff opener.
Lakers center Andrew Bynum leaves the court after injuring his knee during the second quarter against the Spurs.
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Bynum’s MRI on Wednesday showed only a bone bruise in his troublesome right
knee. The team says the 7-foot shot-blocker should be able to play this weekend
when the Lakers open their chase of a third straight title.
Bynum hyperextended his knee during the second quarter of Los Angeles’ win
over San Antonio on Tuesday night. After stepping on DeJuan Blair’s(notes) foot, Bynum
fell awkwardly to the court.
Bynum missed the first 24 games of the season while recovering from
offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee. A bone bruise in his
left knee forced him to miss a game in February.
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Bynum unlikely to miss playoff opener (AP)