SAN ANTONIO – LaMarcus Aldridge missed most of the second half of Tuesday night’s home finale against Oklahoma City, but Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich downplayed Aldridge’s absence during his postgame media session.
“He's fine" Popovich said. "He went in to take a leak," Popovich said to laughter from the media. When asked about Aldridge’s status again, Popovich added, "Let me say it a different way. He went into the locker room and used the latrine."
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Aldridge played only three minutes in the third quarter and was not seen sitting on the bench for the duration of the second half.
Aldridge finished the game with eight points and five rebounds as the Spurs beat the Thunder to tie the NBA record for most home wins in a regular season (40-1).
Aldridge has been hampered by a finger injury. He dislocated his right pinky finger during the Spurs loss at Golden State last Thursday.
The Spurs close the regular season at Dallas on Wednesday. Aldridge, along with other key Spurs players, are expected to sit out as they prepare for the playoffs.