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MRI confirms Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis


Posted Dec 27, 2012 9:56 PM

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol has plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

He was examined on Thursday by a foot specialist and an MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Gasol is listed as probable for Friday night's game against Portland.

Gasol is averaging 12.6 points and 8.7 rebounds this season.

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