The tendinitis in Lamar Odom's knee has flared up during the NBA Finals against the Celtics, according to The Whittier Daily News.

The knee bothered him at times during the season, but the pain has intensified during the first games of the Finals. The injury is no secret, but it might explain why Odom has struggled against Boston.

He is averaging just 11.8 points and 8.3 rebounds through the first four games of the Finals. He is also averaging 4.0 fouls and 2.25 turnovers per game.

Odom averaged 14.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in the regular season.

Via The Whittier Daily News

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