Rockets backup center Dikembe Mutombo injured his left leg in the first quarter of Houston's Tuesday night loss to Portland in game 2 and left the court on a stretcher, the Associated Press is reporting.

Mutombo appeared to get tangled with Portland center Greg Oden and came down hard. He was prone on the court under the Blazers' basket for several moments before he was taken from the court. A preliminary examination showed a left knee strain, the Rockets said.

After the game, Mutombo fought back tears and suggested he was not only done for the playoff, but for his career. The 7-foot-2 left the arena on crutches.

"For me, basketball is over," he said.

Via USA Today

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