Rodney Hood suffers torn Achilles during Lakers-Blazers clash
Saturday 7 December 2019 07:26, UK
Trail Blazers swingman Rodney Hood sustained a torn left Achilles tendon during Portland's Friday night game home against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced.
The Trail Blazers said the tear was detected during an MRI exam.
Hood got hurt while collecting a rebound during the first quarter. After landing, he fell to the floor and immediately grabbed for the lower portion of his left leg with 3:27 left in the period.
Hood was scoreless in nine minutes before exiting. He entering the night with averages of 11.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
Portland lost the game 136-113.
The Blazers' locker room was somber after the game, not so much because of the loss, but because of the loss of Hood.
Portland have been hit by difficult injuries this season. The team also lost forward Zach Collins to a shoulder injury.
"You hate to see one of your team-mates go down to an injury like that, especially a starter, and somebody who is really a good person and having a great season, fitting in really well with our team, and a big part of what we do. You just feel for him personally more than anything,'' Lillard said.
