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Lakers G Blake having abdominal surgery

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Monday that guard Steve Blake will have laparoscopic surgery on Wednesday for a torn abdominal muscle.

Blake, who has missed the last 10 games, will be out for another six to eight weeks.

Blake is averaging 5.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.29 steals in 26.0 minutes over seven games (five starts) this season.