OKLAHOMA CITY, September 21, 2010 – Oklahoma City Thunder center Nenad Krstic underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a fracture to the second finger on his right hand. The surgery was performed in Oklahoma City by Thunder team physicians.
Krstic suffered the injury in the final game of the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Krstic averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game while helping lead Serbia to a fourth-place finish at the World Championships.
The 7-0 center is expected to be ready for the Thunder’s opening night contest against the Chicago Bulls.
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