The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that Brandon Ingram, their high-scoring forward, has sustained a bone bruise in his left knee, which is anticipated to keep him out of action for a minimum of two weeks.
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Ingram suffered the injury when he hyperextended his knee during Thursday night’s game against Orlando, necessitating assistance as he left the court.
Following the incident, he underwent imaging overnight to assess the extent of the damage, with team physicians determining the nature of the injury.
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While the outlook for Ingram, who boasts an average of 20.9 points per game, offers hope for a potential return before the conclusion of the regular season, the Pelicans (43-27) find themselves deeply entrenched in the competitive Western Conference playoff race.
The team stated that updates regarding Ingram’s readiness to return would be provided following his reevaluation in two weeks.
