Tony Parker Sidelined for 2-4 Weeks with Calf Injury

Point guard Tony Parker is expected to miss between two and four weeks after injuring his calf muscle Sunday night. The injury occurred during the second quarter of a Spurs win when Parker collided with Mike Conley. Parker did not return to the game after the collision.

The Spurs have the NBA's best record this year at 49-10. Their return to form can be credited largely for being healthy this season. They were hampered by injuries in the last two years to their three most important players Parker, Manu Ginobili and Tim Duncan. This year the three have managed to start nearly every game, with only Ginobili missing a start.

It is not certain how the Spurs will react to losing Parker. Last season when he was out with a broken hand, George Hill took his place and is likely to resume the roll of starting point guard. Hill's previous experience may help him this weekend as the Spurs face back to back games against two of the league's most talented teams. On Friday they host the Miami Heat and host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday