According to Rotoworld sources, the Orlando Magic broadcast team said Tuesday night that Dwight Howard was treated for an oblique strain during a win over the Blazers.
He was suffering discomfort from the injury but played through it in the second half. We're guessing it is not serious or there would be more information about it coming out of Orlando. But it does offer and explanation for Howard's stat line (seven rebounds, no blocks) and is worth keeping an eye on.
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I talked to Howard briefly as he lay on his side on the trainer's table inside the Magic lockeroom after the game. He had his left side wrapped, apparently in ice, and had wires from an electric muscle stimulation machine hooked up to him.
"I ran into some Kryptonite tonight," he laughed. "I'll be fine."
Howard expects to play Friday night in Phoenix. He has never missed an NBA game in this, his fifth season.
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