Pascal Siakam slips, picks up groin injury / News - Basketnews.com

Pascal Siakam suffered the injury as he slipped while handling the ball.

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The Toronto Raptors lost forward Pascal Siakam to a groin injury late in the third quarter during Dallas Mavericks' win over the visitors from Canada on Friday.

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He did not return on the Dallas hardcourt, scoring 18 points in 32 minutes.

The timing couldn't be worse for Siakam, who has averaged a career-high 25.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists.

How long Siakam is out will depend on the severity of the injury.

If it is a Grade 1 strain, which means that there is mild pain and tenderness, he could only be out for a couple of games. Grade 2 and Grade 3 strains, which are more complete tears that cause bruising, could sideline him longer.

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