Gabriel Deck is expected to miss Game 5 vs. Partizan.
Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck has been diagnosed with a rupture of the internal collateral ligament of his left knee, per the official club's announcement.
Gabriel Deck
| Team: |
Real Madrid |
| Position: | SF, PF |
| Age: | 28 |
| Height: | 199 cm |
| Weight: | 105 kg |
| Birth place: | Argentina |
His evolution is pending, per the same report. The Spanish club did not specify the recovery time.
According to MARCA, the MCL tear will keep Deck out for at least two months.
Deck suffered a serious knee injury in the Partizan-Real Game 4 on Thursday night.
With 3 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Zach LeDay dived on the floor in an attempt to steal the ball but accidentally fell on Deck's leg, who immediately grabbed his left knee.
Moments later, Deck went straight to the locker room with the help of Real Madrid's medical staff.
After the game, Deck left the Stark Arena on crutches.
The Argentinian player finished Game 4 with 14 points (5/7 2PT, 1/2 3PT, 1/1 FT), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 drawn fouls, and 16 PIR in 33 minutes of playing time.
Deck returned from a 1-game suspension that was given for involvement in a massive brawl during Game 2.
Despite Deck's injury, Real achieved an 85-78 victory and forced Game 5 in Madrid.
The do-or-die match is scheduled for Wednesday at 21:00 CEST in Madrid.
