NBA: Magic guard Nelson needs surgey on knee

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Agence France-Presse
First Posted 08:29:00 11/18/2009

Filed Under: Sport, Basketball, National Basketball Association (North American Professional)

ORLANDO--Orlando Magic player Jameer Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee, the National Basketball Association club announced on Tuesday.

Nelson injured the knee in the fourth quarter of Monday's 97-91 win over Charlotte. He is expected to have the surgery on Wednesday and will miss four-to-six weeks.

The American missed the majority of the second half of last season with a shoulder injury. In 11 games this season, Nelson is averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 assists and 3.1 rebounds.