Parker suffered the injury during Wednesday's Game Two win
over the Houston Rockets. An MRI exam on Thursday determined the
severity.
A timeline for Parker's return will be determined at a later
date.
The Frenchman, 34, has been part of four NBA title squads with
the Spurs.
Parker was averaging 15.9 points in eight playoff games, a vast
improvement over his regular-season average of 10.1.
Backup Patty Mills will likely start in Parker's place for
Friday night's Game Three against the host Rockets. Rookie
Dejounte Murray also is a candidate while veteran reserve
shooting guard Manu Ginobili could see some action at the point
during the contest.
Parker, who scored 18 points on Wednesday, was clutching his
left knee as he lay on the floor after missing a short shot with
8:52 remaining in the contest.
Teammates and Houston players walked over to console him. He was
carried off by teammates Dewayne Dedmon and Murray.
(Editing by Gene Cherry)
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