The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Steve Blake for several weeks now, but his injury appears to be more complicated than initially expected. Although there is a chance that Blake returns within a week, he has developed complications with his abdominal injury.
Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times and Mike Trudell of Lakers.com gave updates to Blake’s injury and a possible timetable for his return.
Steve Blake has developed complications to his abdominal injury, located closer to his groin (adductor longus). Had it treated with PRP.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 16, 2013
The original problem for Blake was more along the rectus abdominus (abs), which was treated w/surgery & has mostly gotten better.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 16, 2013
Steve Blake had a PRP injection in his groin area last week, hopes to return next week but it's based on pain tolerance. #Lakers
Steve Blake had a PRP injection in his groin area last week, hopes to return next week but it's based on pain tolerance. #Lakers
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) January 16, 2013
The Lakers will surely benefit once Blake gets back on the court as he has proven to be an effective point guard for them. In addition, Blake will give Steve Nash extra minutes on the bench, something that will be beneficial in a long, demanding season.
In seven games this season, Blake has averaged 5.1 points and 3.4 assists.
