NBA - Asik goes down with fractured fibula

CHICAGO (NBA) - Turkey have a new concern ahead of this summer's EuroBasket with their young center Omer Asik having suffered a fractured fibula.

The Bulls rookie picked up the injury in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against Miami.

The 25-year-old will play no further part in the post-season for Chicago.

Chicago said in a statement: "Bulls rookie center Omer Asik sustained a fractured left fibula in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Miami on May 22.

"He was examined by Bulls Head Team Physician, Dr. Brian Cole of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush.

"The diagnosis was confirmed via MRI and CT scan before Game 4.

"He attempted to play in Game 4, but had recurrent discomfort and a loss of function.

"Asik’s injury will not require surgery.

"He is out for the remainder of the playoffs with an expected recovery of six weeks."

Turkey will play at the EuroBasket in Lithuania, with the two sides that reach the Final in September earning places in the London Olympics.

Turkey, runners-up at last year's FIBA World Championship in Istanbul, will be in Group A with Spain, Lithuania, Great Britain, Poland and a team that comes from the Additional Qualifying Round.

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