Pacers reportedly lose center Ivica Zubac for rest of season due to broken rib

Ivica Zubac lasted just five games with the Indiana Pacers before a reported season-ending injury. Zubac reportedly sustained a broken rib during Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers and will miss the rest of the season due to the issue, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Zubac, 29, left Wednesday’s game — a 127-119 loss by the Pacers — in the fourth quarter shortly after taking a hit to the head. The big man was involved in a few physical plays in the contest that weren’t whistled as fouls, resulting in Zubac pleading his case with officials before leaving the contest.

He was initially deemed questionable to return with a head contusion. The team did not mention the possibility of a rib injury during — or immediately after — the contest.

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