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Lakers Andrew Bynum out Tuesday with bone bruise on knee

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 31: Andrew Bynum #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a basket against the Phoenix Suns October 31, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Bryant, who had knee surgery in the off-season, was inactive for the game. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Andrew Bynum

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Deep breathes Lakers fans. Deep breathes. This is not serious.

Center Andrew Bynum will be out for the Lakers Tuesday night against Houston after suffering a bone bruise on his left knee, according to Lakers.com reporter Mike Trudell (via twitter).

The injury was suffered during the Boston game. An MRI was conducted — you can’t bee too careful with Bynum’s knees — but there is no structural damage. He’s day-to-day.

These kinds of nicks and bruises happen during the season to almost everyone. This does not get to be part of the injury-prone Bynum discussions. So long as nothing is structural Lakers fans can breathe easy.

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