Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving exited Friday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head from teammate Aron Baynes.
Irving had a bloody nose, but there’s much bigger concern as the team announced that he’s being evaluated for possible concussion symptoms.
The superstar point guard has led the Celtics to an NBA-best 10-2 record this season after being acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the offseason. Hopefully it’s determined that he didn’t suffer a concussion, and we’ll update this post when there is more information available on his diagnosis.
UPDATE: After the game, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said that Irving hasn’t been diagnosed with a concussion, but will still be monitored.
UPDATE II: The Celtics tweeted on Saturday that Irving has a minor facial fracture and is doubtful for Sunday’s game.
And The Vertical’s Shams Charania says the same, but adds that Irving will play through the injury with a fitted mask for two weeks after the Sunday game.
[NBC Sports Boston; NBATV]