NBA: Portland's Jusuf Nurkic out indefinitely after broken wrist

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Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will be out indefinitely after suffering a broken wrist injury Thursday in their game against the Indiana Pacers.

Nurkic attempted a swipe in the 3rd quarter of the game, and held onto his right wrist after. He also fell down after contesting a shot around the rim.

The 7-0 Bosnian center immediately went to the locker room and never returned. The Pacers won, 111-87.

Damian Lillard: "It's always something, man. Every year."

— Sean Highkin (@highkin) January 15, 2021

Re: Nurkic: Average lost time for an in-season wrist fracture that requires surgery is 32 games. If surgery is not required? The time is cut in half to 16 games.

— Jeff Stotts (@InStreetClothes) January 15, 2021

Nurkic’s teammate Damian Lillard was quick to voice out his frustration over what happened.

Their big man missed a lot of games last season due to a broken leg before returning in the bubble to help the Blazers make the playoffs.

The Blazers are currently 6th with a 7-5 record in the Western Conference.

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Levi Verora Jr. is a sportswriter, announcer, and commentator in the Philippines. He has covered national and international events like the FIBA Olympic and World Cup Qualifiers, AmeriCup, Asia Cup, and 3x3, Asian Volleyball Championship, ASEAN Basketball League, Southeast Asian Games, and AFF Championship. Nowadays, you'll hear his voice in the Philippines Football League and other local sports leagues.

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