MRI shows no structural damage to knee of Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine

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The Bulls guard is not expected to miss a lot of time after an exam showed no structural damage to his knee.

The team said that LaVine will be reexamined next week. The Bulls did not travel with LaVine for the game in Boston on Saturday, and he will begin targeted therapy on his knee before the team can offer a more definitive timetable.

During the first quarter of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors, LaVine landed awkwardly while grabbing an offensive rebound. He took a foul on the next play and left the game.

After Friday's game, the Bulls were optimistic that LaVine had avoided a major injury, but wanted to proceed with caution since he tore the anterior cruciateerin in his knee in the same game.

In 38 games for Chicago this season, LaVine is averaging 24.9 points, 4.8 rebound and 4.2 assists while shooting 49% from the field.

Lonzo Ball will not be with the Bulls on Saturday night as he is experiencing left knee soreness.