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Julius Randle breaks leg during NBA debut

Randle felt his leg buckle and said he heard an audible pop when he fell to the floor.

By Aileen Graef
Los Angeles Lakers Julius Randle broke his leg during the season opener against the Houston Rockets. UPI/Lori Shepler
Los Angeles Lakers Julius Randle broke his leg during the season opener against the Houston Rockets. UPI/Lori Shepler | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Rookie Jullius Randle broke his leg midway through the fourth quarter during his NBA debut with the Los Angeles Lakers, benching him for the rest of the season.

The medical team reported Randle broke his right tibia after making a low-impact drive to the basket. He underwent surgery but will be out for the rest of the season. It was also reported he will eventually make a full recovery.

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Randle felt his leg buckle and said he heard an audible pop when he fell to the floor.

The Lakers lost the game 90-108 against the Houston Rockets.

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