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

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Posted at 9:24 PM, Nov 11, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-11 21:24:13-05

(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.