Bobcats' Morrison to have MRI on left knee

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Report: Bobcats' Morrison to have MRI on left knee
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Updated: October 21, 2007, 2:55 AM ET


The Charlotte Bobcats might not feel the full extent of Saturday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Lakers until Sunday.

That's when second-year forward Adam Morrison is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left knee, according to The Charlotte Observer.

The Bobcats were trailing 77-61 when Morrison attempted to defend Luke Walton on a drive to the basket and crumpled to the floor in severe pain while clutching his knee.

Morrison, who averaged 11.8 points in 78 games last season after being taken third overall in the 2006 draft, was helped to the dressing room with 5:23 left in the third quarter and did not return.

His injury was initially diagnosed as a sprain, as reported by the newspaper.

Information from The Associated Press contributed to this story.
 
DONE FOR THE YEAR.

LOS ANGELES -- Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee.

The injury occurred with about 5½ minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night's 113-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morrison was attempting to defend Luke Walton on a drive to the basket and crumpled to the floor in severe pain while clutching his left knee.

"Our medical staff has had a chance to review the MRI, and they're saying right now they believe there is some sort of tear," coach Sam Vincent said Sunday, about an hour before the Bobcats took on Phoenix in the second day of the annual Staples Center shootout.

"Until they get in there and do whatever they do, who knows? But they are saying there's a good chance he will be out for the year. So I'm not counting on him playing," Vincent added...
 
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