Jonas Valaciunas, Raptors' centre, breaks hand in L.A.

MRI will determine how long Valanciunas to be sidelined

The Canadian Press Posted: Nov 21, 2015 12:32 AM ET Last Updated: Nov 21, 2015 12:32 AM ET

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Toronto Raptors centre Jonas Valanciunas broke a bone in his left hand on Friday night in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Raptors announced on their Twitter account that X-rays revealed a fracture of the fourth metacarpal and he is expected to undergo further tests. The tweet also said Valanciunas wouldn't return to the game.

Valanciunas played 17:36 prior to the injury, scoring three points with three rebounds and two assists.

The seven-foot, 255 pound Lithuanian and former first-round draft pick has averaged 13.5 points-per game and 9.8 rebounds per game this season.

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