Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Kristaps Porzingis out for season after tearing ACL in left knee

 There it was on Tuesday night at the Garden, the scene all Knicks fans were dreading: Kristaps Porzingis on the court, writhing in pain and clutching his knee.
Kristaps Porzingis out for season after tearing ACL in left knee


The franchise player underwent an MRI that showed the worst: a torn left ACL. Such an injury often requires a year for a full recovery.

Porzingis suffered the injury after landing awkwardly on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot on a dunk attempt in the second quarter against the Bucks. Replays showed Porzingis’ ankle turn inverted, which prompted his left knee to twist. He was quickly helped off the court.

Porzingis has been hampered by multiple injuries this season, including knee soreness and a sprained ankle. He has missed seven games.

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The 22-year-old was scheduled to participate in his first All-Star game on Feb. 18. He finished Tuesday’s game after scoring 10 points and three blocks on 4-of-5 shooting in 11 minutes. The Knicks (23-32) collapsed soon after Porzingis hobbled through the tunnel and lost to the Bucks, 103-89, representing their fourth straight defeat. Adding to the Armageddon, Tim Hardaway Jr. also limped off the court in the fourth quarter while grabbing the same left leg that caused him to miss 20 games because of stress reaction. He did not return after missing nine of his 13 shot attempts.

In December, Porzingis twisted his left knee – the same one he hurt Tuesday -- while making a pass and missed two games with what he described as a “pinch.” In January, he rested against the Warriors after twisting his knee in practice.

Over three seasons Porzingis has missed 33 games due to either injuries or illness. He went into this campaign with a new philosophy regarding rest and strength training, which he hoped would prevent injuries and preserve his body for the full season.
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