Jazz's Derrick Favors: MRI reveals bone contusion

Favors (knee) underwent an MRI on Saturday and was determined to have a bone contusion on his left knee. He will continue receiving treatment and is set to be re-evaluated later in the week.

Analysis:

After missing the last two games due to left knee soreness, the Jazz opted to have an MRI performed, revealing a bone bruise. Favors missed a stretch of 13 consecutive games earlier in the season due to the same ailment, so the Jazz will likely exercise caution moving forward, especially with the playoffs just around the corner. It seems reasonable to think that he'll miss roughly the same amount of games, considering it's the same injury, but we should learn more following his re-evaluation. In his absence, Boris Diaw and Trey Lyles will likely see extra run.