NBA playoffs 2017: Tony Parker injures knee in awkward landing

Ron Clements

NBA playoffs 2017: Tony Parker injures knee in awkward landing image

Tony Parker had to be carried off the court Thursday (AEDT) after injuring his left knee early in the fourth quarter of San Antonio's playoff game against the Rockets.

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Parker attempted a running jumper in the lane, but his left knee buckled as he landed on the court at AT&T Center. The 34-year-old veteran guard remained on the floor as action transitioned to the other end of the court following his miss.

 

He was grabbing his knee, trying to massage the pain out himself. He tried to walk off the floor, but could not put any pressure on his left leg and was carried off the court by teammates. 

The Spurs were in command at the time of Parker's injury, holding a 97-83 lead with 8:52 remaining in Game 2 of the second-round playoff series. Parker had 18 points on 8-of-13 shooting with four assists. 

Ron Clements