Billups lost for season with torn Achilles tendon

[Denver Native (Carol)]

LOS ANGELES—Clippers guard Chauncey Billups will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his left Achilles tendon during Los Angeles' 107-102 victory over the Magic in Orlando on Monday night.

The team says an MRI on Tuesday confirmed Billups' injury.

Billups will return to Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation. The Clippers say a date for surgery hasn't been determined.

more - http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_19913229

More and more people are stating that this condensed schedule is taking a toll on the players, and also the referees.

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Thats sad. Hope he can come back next year.

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That sucks.

That will pretty well do it for his career.

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This actually shocks me. Might be a little denial or initial bravado, but...

RT @Chris_Broussard Chauncey Billups told me in phone interview 20 minutes ago that he has no plans to retire.