Pau Gasol’s Sonogram Reveals the Lakers Forward May Have Slight Tear in Hamstring

After being sidelined for three weeks, Lakers All-Star forward Pau Gasol underwent a sonogram yesterday (Nov. 2) that revealed his injury to be more serious than initially thought. Gasol underwent an examination–part of which was a sonogram which showed he may have a small tear–after his right hamstring was slow to heal and subsequently underwent an MRI test yesterday (the results of which should arrive today). Lakers spokesman John Black revealed, “It’s not as sophisticated a test. That’s why we are doing the MRI. It’s much more sophisticated.”

After practicing two weeks ago, Gasol said he aggravated what he thought was a strained hamstring. Gasol missed the last six exhibition games and has now missed the first three regular-season games, although he did travel with the Lakers when they left L.A. for their road trip yesterday. The Lakers play in Oklahoma City tonight and Houston Wednesday night, but the forward isn’t anticipated to play in either game.

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