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Otto Porter Jr. Suffers Back Spams, Will Not Return vs. Lakers

Otto Porter Jr. has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Lakers due to back spasms.
Otto Porter Jr Injury

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Bulls' forward Otto Porter Jr. will miss the rest of tonight's game against the Los Angeles Lakers after suffering back spasms during the first half.

Porter Jr. only played six minutes before leaving the game. He shot 1/2 from the field and finished with two points, two rebounds, and an assist.

More to come as further details emerge.

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