LaMarcus Aldridge leaves game with back contusion, X-rays come back negative
The Portland Trail Blazers lost forward LaMarcus Aldridge to an injury after he fell on his back during a lay-up attempt in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
LaMarcus Aldridge is being helped to the locker room after landing hard on his back. He will miss the rest of the game. #PORvsSA
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March 13, 2014
Portland F LaMarcus Aldridge (back contusion) will not return.
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) March 13, 2014
Here's a GIF of the injury:
[Courtesy: ESPN]
Aldridge had 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting before leaving the contest, and following the game, the Trail Blazers received a positive update regarding his injury.
LA UPDATE RT @CHold Team reports that x-rays on @aldridge_12's back are negative
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 13, 2014
His availability for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans remains up in the air.