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Markus Howard suffers from back pain following Tuesday's game against FC Bayern Munich.

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Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz guard Markus Howard is not traveling with the team to the Serbian capital for the EuroLeague Round 19 game vs. Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, via the official report.

The Spanish club says Howard suffers from back pain after Tuesday's game against FC Bayern Munich.

Baskonia doesn't want to risk one of the leader's health and takes this decision as a precautionary measure.

According to the official information, Howard will work individually together with the medical staff. The evolution of the back injury will determine whether he will be available for Sunday's ACB League duel against Joventut Badalona.

Howard plays only 20 minutes per game in the EuroLeague, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming a EuroLeague star in his rookie season.

The 23-year-old averages 15.9 points per game in his first season in Europe while maintaining absolutely astonishing shooting percentages: 46.6% from the two-point zone and 46.1% from the 3-point area on a ridiculous 3.2 makes per match.

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The Partizan-Baskonia game is scheduled for Friday at 20:30 CET.

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