NBA-Spurs' Parker ruptures quad tendon, out for playoffs

May 4 (The Sports Xchange) - San Antonio Spurs veteran point guard Tony Parker has been ruled out for the the rest of the playoffs with a ruptured quadriceps tendon, the team introduced on Thursday.

Parker had an MRI exam after maintaining the damage on Wednesday because the Spurs evened their Western Conference second-spherical series in opposition to the Houston Rockets with a 121-96 victory.

Gregg Popovich, known more for his scowl and scathing responses to media, summarized the popularity of Parker in 3 phrases on Wednesday night time.

"It's not top," Popovich said of Parker, who became carried off the floor by using teammates with eight:fifty two final inside the contest.

Parker, who scored 18 factors, became clutching his left knee as he lay at the ground after lacking a quick shot.

Teammates and Houston players walked over to console him. He changed into carried off through teammates Dewayne Dedmon and Dejounte Murray, and did not appearance up as the crowd chanted his call.

Manu Ginobili said Wednesday night time that Parker turned into in significant ache and not able to endure weight on his left leg.

"It's difficult to see him limping and hurting now, and also you form of know we are no longer going to see him any time quickly," Ginobili stated. "That's a difficult blow. We shall see. We do not know."

Parker overlooked 16 video games within the ordinary season and San Antonio went 12-4. Patty Mills was the number one factor defend without Parker and Ginobili served because the lead backup. Murray, a rookie, also figures into the mix.

Parker is in his fifteenth season and has helped the Spurs win five NBA titles.

https://dudleyescorts.co.uk