WASHINGTON -- Wizards backup center Ian Mahinmi will miss at least Games 3 and 4 of Washington's first-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

Washington coach Scott Brooks said before traveling to Atlanta on Friday that Mahinmi's strained left calf was re-evaluated and has improved, but he "definitely won't play the next few games."

A left calf strain will keep the Wizards' Ian Mahinmi out for at least Game 3 and 4 of their playoffs series vs. the Hawks. Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images

Mahinmi got hurt late in the regular season and has missed the start of the postseason. Washington leads Atlanta 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, with the Hawks hosting Game 3 on Saturday.

Brooks is not sure how long Mahinmi could be sidelined, saying, "There's really no timetable, other than: Whenever he's ready, he's ready. There's no pressure from me or our staff."