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Jusuf Nurkic Leaves Blazers-Jazz Game With Calf Soreness

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic left tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz with left calf soreness.

INJURY UPDATE: Jusuf Nurkic exited the game in the third quarter with L calf soreness. He will not return tonight vs. UTA.

— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 26, 2023

Nurkic left the game during the third quarter after putting up 10 points, shooting 1 of 3 from three, with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 fouls in 18 minutes. This season, Nurkic has averaged 14.