Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum had an MRI on Wednesday that revealed only a bone bruise. The injury is not expected to keep Bynum out of action and he is expected to play this weekend in Game 1 of the Lakers first round playoff series.
Bynum left Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after suffering a hyperextended right knee in the second quarter of Tuesday’s 102-93 win. Bynum stepped on DeJuan Blair’s foot causing his knee to buckle.
Many people feared the worst for the center who has battled multiple knee issues in the past. Bynum underwent surgery on the knee in July, causing him to miss the first 24 games of the season.
Bynum has made a major impact for the Lakers this season. Since the All-Star break he has averaged 11.5 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 21 games.
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