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My Player (Season 3) Injury Update

Posted on February 20, 2011 at 02:41 PM.

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HAPPEL OUT 2-3 WEEKS WITH ANKLE INJURY

Orlando, FL (AP) - The Orlando Magic will have to go without star forward Brian Happel for the next couple of weeks. Sources with the training staff say Happel suffered a twisted ankle during last night's game against Minnesota. "The frustrating thing is that it happened while we were way ahead," said center Dwight Howard, "It's one of those things where he's just going to go all out all the time, no matter what the score. It feels like one of those things that just didn't have to happen."

Happel was still hobbling around the practice facility this afternoon on crutches. He refused to blame anyone for the injury, "These things just happen. It's not anybody's fault. I was going for a rebound and just landed funny. Yes, we had a big lead. But, the same thing could've happened in the first couple of minutes of the game. Or, it could've happened in the last seconds of a close game against Miami."


Pos	Player	Injury Note
SF	Brian Happel	Twisted Ankle; Out 2-3 weeks
PG	Gilbert Arenas	Separated Shoulder; Out 1 week

Happel will now join Gilbert Arenas watching from the sidelines. Arenas has been out for a little more than a week with a separated shoulder. Sources with the team say he could be back later this week - maybe in time for one of the Los Angeles games. Happel has missed 12 games so far in his career - 10 in his rookie season and 2 last year. Getting out to such a hot start is key, now. The team just has to tread water until Arenas and Happel can get back on the court.