Storm Forward Lauren Jackson Out Indefinitely

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August 29, 2009

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SEATTLE - The Seattle Storm today announced that forward Lauren Jackson is out indefinitely with a stress fracture in her back.

Jackson underwent diagnostic tests that revealed a stress fracture in her back. A timetable for her return has yet to be determined.

�Lauren has been playing with back pain for a couple of weeks,� said Storm Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Brian Agler. �She will rest and work with our team physicians and trainers to rehabilitate her back. We are focused on preparing for the playoffs.�

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In her eighth WNBA season, Jackson played and started in 26 games for the Storm, leading the team with 19.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. She posted a season-high 36 points Aug. 18 at Detroit and pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds vs. San Antonio Aug. 1. Jackson grabbed a career-high six steals June 19 vs. Minnesota and averaged 1.73 blocks per game.

The Seattle Storm hosts the Atlanta Dream tonight in a 7 p.m. matchup at KeyArena.

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