Mathias Lessort dealing with elbow injury / News - Basketnews.com

Mathias Lessort hasn't practiced since the game against Real Madrid on Thursday. The center tried to play through the elbow injury against Crvena Zvezda but appeared for just 10 minutes on the court.

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Although Mathias Lessort leads Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade in rebounds and PIR in the EuroLeague, the French center played only 10 minutes in the Serbian derby against Crvena Zvezda mts Belgrade in the ABA League last evening.

Points this season

49%84,2Points made:84,2Accuracy:48,8%Place in standings:5Record max:97Record min:58Best scorer:Kevin PunterTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

When asked about the center after the game, head coach Zeljko Obradovic provided an explanation.

"We had problems in the preparation for the derby. Lessort hasn't practiced since Madrid (Thursday, November 24th), he had an elbow injury. He tried to warm himself up and was in great pain. Physiotherapists tried to help him. He played as much as he played," the legendary specialist told in the press conference.

"[Alen] Smailagic asked to play on his own responsibility, even though he was told he had to rest for six weeks. [Vladimir] Brodziansky is new, he needs time for everything. That's why we had a lot of problems in the frontcourt," Obradovic explained.

Another match is right around the corner for Partizan as the Serbian club welcomes Valencia Basket in the EuroLeague on Thursday.

Full game highlights:

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