Jordan Hill Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Hip and Return

Jordan Hill injured his quad in Los Angeles' game on Feb. 1 with the New York Knicks. The center was sent back to Los Angeles for evaluation, where it was discovered he has a strained hip muscle. He returned to action on Feb. 20.

Continue for updates. 

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Hill Returns vs. Nets

Friday, Feb. 20

Mike Bresnahan of the LA Times indicated Hill returned to the Lakers' lineup vs. the Nets.

Hill rejoined the team shortly after the injury occurred on Feb. 1. though he remained out of action. The Lakers provided a photo of Hill:

In early February, Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News specified the injury as a "grade 1 hip flexor strain."

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Hill Suffers Injury vs. Knicks

Sunday, Feb. 1

Center Jordan Hill has been a bright spot in an otherwise miserable season for the Los Angeles Lakers, but the 27-year-old big man suffered an injury in Sunday's clash with the New York Knicks. 

According to Mike Bresnahan of The Los Angeles Times, the sixth-year veteran suffered a quad strain during the contest:

As first reported by Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, Hill couldn't continue and seemed to be favoring his midsection:

Hill spoke about his status following the game, via Mark Medina of the L.A. Daily News:

Even though the Lakers have had a disappointing season, Hill has enjoyed a career year.

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