Mon Jan 14 01:26:11 2008

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Lakers center Bynum hurts knee

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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum sprained his left knee during a 100-99 win over Memphis Sunday night.

Bynum was helped off the court with a sprained left knee early in the third quarter. He was hurt after coming down on teammate Lamar Odom's foot while going for a rebound. X-rays taken were negative. Bynum, who totaled 10 points and nine boards before leaving the game, will have an MRI on Monday.

The Lakers, who have won six in a row, can't afford to lose Bynum at this stage of the season. The 20-year-old came into Sunday averaging 13.2 points and 10.2 rebounds.

"I think I'll be all right," said Bynum, whose leg was strapped down by a walking cast after the game. "I thought it was worse when I watched the replay. Nothing popped. I can put weight on it, so that's a good sign. I put ice on it and it felt better. They'll tell me more after my MRI tomorrow."