A league source told CBS Sports today that Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia. This couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Lakers who have just started playing decent ball. The tear came during the Lakers impressive short-handed win against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
Pau Gasol has a partial tear of his plantar fascia and is expected to be out at least six weeks, league source tells @cbssports.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013
Lakers confirm Pau Gasol has a torn plantar fascia. Team says he will fly to L.A. tomorrow and be examined by a team doctor and specialist.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) February 6, 2013
Here is the video of the injury courtesy of @jose3030

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