Darko Sprains Ankle Against Wizards

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">WASHINGTON -- Orlando Magic center Darko Milicic sprained his right ankle in the second quarter Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

    Milicic was hurt when his right leg was sandwiched between Wizards players DeShawn Stevenson and Brendan Haywood as the three players fought for a rebound.

    The Magic said it was doubtful Milicic would return to the game. Milicic is averaging 8.0 points and 5.5 rebounds this season. </div>
    Source: ESPN
     
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    This is a bigger blow to our playoff hopes then alot people will realize, lets hope he is back in the first round. It doesnt look good though.[​IMG]
     
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    Damn, terrible news. I know we weren't going to get too far in the playoffs anyway, but now we have even less of a chance. Hopefully the injury is not too serious and let's hope we can beat Miami tonight.
     
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    http://www.nba.com/nba_news/milicic_sprained_070418.html

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">ORLANDO, Fla., April 18 (AP)-- Orlando Magic center Darko Milicic has a right mid-foot sprain and could miss the start of the playoffs.

    Milicic had tests Wednesday and was ruled out of the Magic's regular-season finale against defending NBA champion Miami.

    He was listed day-to-day, and his return depended on how he responded to treatment. </div>

    So hopefully he can come back for game 1. At least it doesn't look too serious and we should have him back for a couple of games in the playoffs.
     
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    Here is an update.

    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Magnetic resonance imaging Wednesday revealed that power forward Darko Milicic has a right midfoot sprain, but the club is saying it's not as serious as Milicic first feared.

    But his status for this weekend's playoffs is up in the air, throwing a wrench in Coach Brian Hill's postseason game-planning. Milicic was injured in the Magic' victory against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

    "Yeah, if he's missing the first game or two, that's a problem for us," Hill said. "Especially for our interior defense."

    Without Milicic -- who backs up veteran Tony Battie -- the Magic lose a 7-foot shot blocker and a player who can deliver some easy baskets. The other repercussion is that Dwight Howard and Battie have to be concerned about getting into foul trouble.

    Power forward Bo Outlaw, 6 feet 8, would play a role with Milicic unavailable. He relieved Howard on Wednesday night against the Heat after Howard picked up two quick fouls.

    Small forward Trevor Ariza, 6-8, also would face bigger players.</div>
    Source: Orlando Sentinel
     
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