Shane Larkin avoids serious injury / News - Basketnews.com

Shane Larkin is expected to be back next week when Anadolu Efes Istanbul faces two EuroLeague teams in a double-week, Umit Avci from Milliyet reports.

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After missing the first several months of the new 2022-23 season, Shane Larkin came back on the court on Tuesday but had to leave the game after sustaining an injury.

Points this season

49%83,5Points made:83,5Accuracy:48,6%Place in standings:6Record max:96Record min:72Best scorer:Will ClyburnTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

On top of that, Anadolu Efes Istanbul lost against Buyukcekmece, marking already the third loss in 9 games in the competition and the second defeat in a row.

Although Larkin will miss this week's EuroLeague game against Zalgiris Kaunas, the guard's condition is not believed to be serious, Umit Avci from Milliyet reports.

According to the journalist, The star player is expected to come back during the next week when the Turkish team battles against two EuroLeague clubs in a double-week - Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade.

In 17 minutes of playing time, Larkin managed to score 7 points (1/1 2PT, 1/3 3PT, 2/2 FT), grab a rebound, a dish out 2 assists.

Previously, Larkin was sidelined due to a right-hand injury he sustained during EuroBasket 2022.

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