Victor Claver avoids serious injury to his ribs / News - Basketnews.com

Victor Claver avoided a fracture to his ribs. He will be re-evaluated in the coming days.

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Valencia Basket forward Victor Claver had to leave yesterday's ACB league game against Carplus Fuenlabrada after receiving a severe blow to the ribs.

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The team today announced that he avoideda fracture to his ribs. Claver will be re-evaluated in the coming days, via the official report.

His participation in the upcoming EuroLeague game against Crvena Zvezda on Friday night remains in serious question. Claver is more likely to miss the match.

The 34-year-old Spanish forward averages 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 6.2 PIR over 16 EuroLeague games this season.

Valencia is tied for 11th place in the EuroLeague standings with 7 wins and 9 losses.

The team is missing Sam Van Rossom, Martin Hermannsson, and Millan Jimenez due to long-term injuries. Valencia's leader Chris Jones was also forced to skip the last EuroLeague game against Milan due to a knee problem.

Victor Claver's injury (from 0:57):

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