Lakers F Ariza leaves game with concussion

Jan 28, 2009 - 8:20 AM LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza left Tuesday's 117-110 double-overtime loss to the Charlotte Bobcats in the second quarter after suffering a concussion and did not return.

Ariza was elbowed in the head while fighting around a screen. He was replaced by Vladimir Radmanovic with 4:52 remaining in the first half and taken to the locker rooms for further evaluation.

"I don't know what is exactly going to happen with that," Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "He had some nausea and dizziness, that's what was the irritating thing."

The 23-year-old had one rebound and was held scoreless in 11 minutes before departing.