Vince Carter did not suit up for the New Jersey Nets on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a sore back.

Carter, who averages 24.1 points per game, hurt his lower back Monday in an 89-78 loss to Utah. He reaggravated it in a 90-77 loss Wednesday to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Against the Clippers, Carter hit just one shot from the field to finish with a season-low three points. He left the game with 2:25 to go in the third quarter.

Via AP

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