SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs point guard Tony Parker is out for the playoffs and will undergo season-ending surgery after suffering a ruptured left quadriceps tendon Wednesday night in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against Houston, the team confirmed Thursday.

Parker was given an MRI in San Antonio.

He was carried off the floor during the game with what appeared to be a non-contact knee injury. He drove into the lane for a short jump shot with just under 9 minutes left Wednesday night and grabbed at his left knee after landing. Teammates tried to help him limp to the sideline, then had to carry him.

"This is a devastating loss for the Spurs. Parker had been the team's second best player this postseason, averaging 18.8 points per game in the Spurs five playoff wins," said Spectrum Sports Director Ricky Doyle. 

The veteran from France had 18 points in 26 minutes during the Spurs 121-96 Game 2 victory over the Rockets. His teammate Manu Ginobili said it's a big loss off the court as well.

"Besides that we're going to miss having him around. No excuses, we're just going to go complete and play our best game in Houston," he said.

"Gregg Popovich will face some difficult lineup decisions now. Does he trust rookie Dejounte Murray enough to start him, or play him significant minutes, in a meaningful playoff game? Or does Patty Mills move into the starting lineup?" said Doyle. 

Patty Mills will likely play a much larger role with the injury to Parker. The Spurs and Rockets are tied up at a game apiece in the best-of-seven series. Game 3 is Friday night in Houston.