The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 to the San Antonio Spurs in their first-round NBA playoff series, and things look even tougher for the underdogs after today’s injury report.
Steve Blake had an ultrasound test today which confirmed a moderate strain of his right hamstring. He is out indefinitely.
Steve Nash received two epidural injections in his back today; he also received a cortisone shot in his right hip. His status for tomorrow’s game is doubtful.
Jodie Meeks will have an MRI test this afternoon on his sprained left ankle. His status for tomorrow’s game is doubtful.
The Lakers are already without star Kobe Bryant, who won’t be back in action until next season.