Sabonis Re-Injures Knee

Everyone thought Arvydas Sabonis was on the mend. 
After tearing cartilage in his knee, the 7-foot-3 center missed the 
first eight games of this season while recovering from arthroscopic 
surgery.


Sabonis returned to the game November 14 and played in five of the 
Trailblazer's seven games on their recent road trip. Members of the 
team seemed thrilled to have him back on the parquet. 


But tragedy struck Tuesday night, causing anyone who knew of his 
comeback tale cringe. Sabonis accidentally stepped on teammate Scottie 
Pippen's foot and twisted his right knee. Sabonis, who was averaging 
8.8 points per game and 3.7 rebounds, left in the middle of the first 
quarter to be replaced by center Dale Davis.


At mid-day Wednesday, Sabonis was listed as day-to-day on the Trailblazer's 
official site. The Associated Press reported that the Lithuanian native 
did not participate in full-court drills Wednesday and would likely not 
play in Thursday's match-up against Dallas. His status for a game against 
Houston Saturday was not mentioned.


"It would be a surprise if he plays" Thursday, coach Mike Dunleavy told 
the AP Wednesday.