LOS ANGELES -- Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss about four weeks because of a bone bruise in his left knee, the team announced Sunday.
Nance suffered the injury Dec. 20 in Charlotte and was examined by the Lakers' team physician, Dr. David McAllister of UCLA Health, before Sunday's game against the Clippers.
For both the Lakers and Nance, there is no doubt relief that the injury is just a bone bruise and not something more serious.
The second-year forward is averaging 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds off the bench.