Nuggets worried about Martin’s knee
March 8, 2010
DENVER (AP)—Nuggets forward Kenyon Martin(notes) was ruled out of Sunday night’s gameagainst the Portland Trail Blazers because of continuing left knee soreness.
Concerns about the injury have led to a scheduled consultation Monday withdoctors to determine its severity and further treatment options.
Martin has been playing through persistent pain and swelling in the knee inthe last few weeks but the condition, which the team has described as chronicpatella tendinitis, apparently has worsened in recent days.
Martin, who missed his second consecutive game, underwent an MRI late lastweek and doctors spent the weekend reviewing the results in advance of theirmeeting with Martin on Monday.
Nuggets coach George Karl, speaking at a pregame news conference, said heexpected Martin’s status would become clear after his meeting with the doctors.
Martin has been enjoying one of his most productive seasons and has beeninstrumental in the success of the Nuggets, the Northwest Division leader. He’saveraging 11.8 points and 9.6 rebounds in 55 games this season.
The Nuggets also were without guard Ty Lawson(notes), who was held out of a fourthconsecutive game because of a bruised left shoulder.