Watch: Jusuf Nurkic Has Teeth Knocked Loose vs. Raptors (Video)

While thePortland Trail Blazersfiguratively got their teeth knocked out by theToronto Raptorson Sunday afternoon, centerJusuf Nurkichad a more literal experience.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, Nurkic took a forearm from Toronto forwardP.J. Tuckerwhile battling for a rebound. The force of the blow knocked two crowns loose, which Nurkic calmly handed to athletic trainer Geoff Clark before remaining in the game.

Tucker was assessed a technical foul for the contact. Trail Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl reports that the冠已经被修复. Although painful, the injury can be considered minor and his status is unlikely to be affected going forward.