The Portland Trail Blazers watched Damian Lillard cook the Oklahoma City Thunder with 25 points Tuesday. But endured one notable NBA injury update in the aftermath of the 123-103 romp at the Moda Center. Vit Krejci has now learned his health fate.
The franchise announced the severity of his ailment on Wednesday.
“Portland Trail Blazers forward Vit Krejci sustained a fracture in his left ankle during the November 4 game against the Phoenix Suns. Krejci underwent successful surgery today to repair the left ankle,” the team announced on the social media website X, formerly Twitter.
Portland added Krejci's underwent surgery outside of the Pacific Northwest.
“The procedure was performed by Dr. Ken Jung at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics in Los Angeles. Krejci will begin the recovery process immediately and will be re-evaluated in 8 weeks,” the team added.
Krecji never earned minutes in the 20-point rout of the Thunder. Instead the popular veteran Lillard carried the scoring load. Meanwhile, fellow Blazers star Deni Avdija added 24 points against the Western Conference power.
Article Continues BelowForward Sidy Cissoko chipped in 17 points while fellow big Toumani Camara added 12. Guards Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday both scored 11 points apiece in the rout.
Portland has emerged as one of the league's best early surprises at 7-3 overall. And the Blazers have won without key new addition Ja Morant in the lineup, who's also sitting out with his injury. Morant sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring ailment back on Oct. 29. Although there are reports he'll be re-evaluated sooner than anticipated.
Meanwhile, the point guard Krejci averaged 2.7 points per game before the ankle injury.