Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Milwaukee Bucks rookie Jabari Parker is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, according to multiple media reports.
Parker left Monday's 96-94 win over the Phoenix Suns after suffering the injury on a drive to the basket.
Parker was leading a break early in the third quarter when he appeared to collide with P.J. Tucker. His left knee buckled and he went down in immediate pain.
At the time, team officials confirmed a left knee sprain for Parker, who did not return and finished with eight points.
Parker, the No. 2 pick in the 2014 draft, has not disappointed in 24 games so far as a rookie. He is second in scoring among rookies with 12.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting, and second in rebounding with 5.6 per game.
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