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Pistons' Kelly Olynyk out at least six weeks with MCL sprain in left knee

Danuel House Jr., Josh Jackson, Kelly Olynyk Pistons Rockets Basketball
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Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr., left, passes the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Josh Jackson (20) and center Kelly Olynyk (13) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Danuel House Jr., Josh Jackson, Kelly Olynyk Pistons Rockets Basketball
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(WXYZ) — Detroit Pistons forward/center Kelly Olynyk will miss at least six weeks due to a sprained MCL in his left knee, the team announced Thursday.

The injury happened in the fourth quarter of Detroit's win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

In 10 games this season, Olynyk has averaged 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23 minutes per game.

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