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Nikola Milutinov will be absent from Olympiacos' games for at least one month due to a heavy left ankle sprain he sustained at OAKA.

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Olympiacos PiraeuscenterNikola Milutinov suffered a left ankle fracture during the Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens - Olympiacos Piraeus derby (85-80 for the hosts) for Greek Basket League Round 15.

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As shown by the tests he underwent after the end of the game, the Serbian center will have to stay out of action for at least five weeks -- a huge blow for the Reds since Mustapha Fall is also sidelined at the same time.

The Serbian center suffered an injury with 7:38 remaining in the third quarter when he accidentally stepped on his teammate Kostas Papanikolaou's foot, resulting in a significant twist to his ankle.

Clearly in serious pain, Milutinov couldn't leave the court on his own, and the medical staff provided assistance.

Up until his exit, Milutinov had contributed 4 points in a little over 9 minutes on the floor.

Milutinov will, therefore, be absent from the Final 8 of the Greek Cup, which is scheduled for February 15-18 in Heraklion, Crete.

Milutinov is averaging 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds this season over almost 20 minutes and as many EuroLeague games.

He comes off a rare double-double performance of 20 points and 20 rebounds against Maccabi, thus becoming EuroLeague Round 22 MVP.

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