contusion

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The Lakers could also be without guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last three games because of a right ankle contusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

He then departed to receive stitches and returned to the game while Jones remained in the Nuggets locker room with what the team called a head contusion.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He missed six games in January with a right calf contusion, returning with a strong performance in the Grizzlies' win over the Orlando Magic in London.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Doncic, who had been out with a lower left leg contusion, had 25 points and seven assists and LeBron James had 18 points.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Half was a purple contusion that hung in strips like a shredded mask.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs