Carlson out with a concussion as Blazers head into Suns game
Branden Carlson is out for Wednesday's game against the Suns with a concussion, with an estimated return of October 23. The 7-foot center has played three games for Portland this season, all in short stints off the bench. Last season he averaged 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 42 games with OKC.
By the Trail Blazers Nightly Desk · updated 16 h ago01The story of the nightWhere he stands right nowCarlson was ruled out Wednesday against the Suns after being listed with a concussion on October 21.
Carlson was ruled out Wednesday against the Suns after being listed with a concussion on October 21. His estimated return is October 23. Before the injury, his role in Portland was limited. He played 9.2 minutes in the October 7 win over Golden State, scoring 4 points with 3 rebounds. He logged 7.0 minutes in the October 13 win over Sacramento and 5.1 minutes in the October 16 loss to Golden State. Across those three games he totaled 6 points and 6 rebounds. The 27-year-old wears number 10 and is in his second NBA season.
02What last season showedLast season with OKC, Carlson appeared in 42 games and averaged 11.6 minutes, 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists.
Last season with OKC, Carlson appeared in 42 games and averaged 11.6 minutes, 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists. He shot 52.7 percent from the field, 36.0 percent from three and 57.7 percent from the line, with a 61.3 true shooting percentage. His block rate was 0.6 per game. The last two games of that season stood out: 26 points and 10 rebounds in 42.2 minutes against Phoenix on April 12, and 23 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in 37.4 minutes against Denver two nights earlier. Both were losses.
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