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Gibson bummed about knee sprain

Usually when Taj Gibson describes an injury to reporters, it’s a sprained ankle or plantar fasciitis, and he claims to be a quick healer.

After suffering a left knee sprain on Sunday in Oklahoma City, Gibson isn’t sure what to think. He missed Tuesday’s game against Cleveland and could be out for two weeks.

“I’ve never felt any pain like that before,” Gibson said. “So I just have to take my time. I was (ticked) because I know that I always want to be the guy that can go 82 games every year. I take good care of my body. It’s just one of those things that happens by just stepping on somebody else’s foot.”

Gibson said he went up to block a shot and landed on the foot of Thunder guard Reggie Jackson. The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s blowout loss in Oklahoma.

The fourth-year forward had an MRI exam Sunday, but said doctors are continuing to examine the knee.

“Just to make sure there are no small tears or anything in it,” he said. “So far, I’ve felt great. Just happy to get back stronger.”

Gibson has never missed more than three games in a season. With this injury, only Nate Robinson and Jimmy Butler have played in every game for the Bulls this year.

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