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Evan Turner’s Achilles Injury Prognosis Unclear

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The Trail Blazers wing couldn’t play in San Antonio and it did not go well.

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail BlazerswingEvan Turnermiss his team’s 131-118 loss to theSan Antonio Spurson Sunday evening with an Achilles injury. Both the nature of the injury and the timeline ofTurner’s return remain in doubt. Jamie Hudson of NBCSports Northwestbrings the post-game update.

“It’s a lingering Achilles issue. It’s the worst it’s felt… It just felt too tight… I think a day of rest will be good and tomorrow we’ll re-evaluate,”Turnersaid.

She also quotesTurnerclaiming he’s a “quick healer”.

The Blazers take on theDallas Mavericksin Dallas on Tuesday night.