Gordon Hayward is back on the Boston Celtics’ injury report. Hayward, 29, took a hit to his left hand on a LaMarcus Aldridge screen in the second quarter of Saturday’s matchup against the Spurs.
EVERYONE PRAY FOR GORDON pic.twitter.com/Hrx63uAvKi
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) November 9, 2019
The All-Star immediately headed to the locker room, and the team later reported the severity shortly after the second half got underway.
#NEBHInjuryReport Gordon Hayward has been diagnosed with a left hand fracture after an x-ray examination and is out for the remainder of tonight’s game against San Antonio.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 9, 2019
Just a few nights removed from dropping a career-high 39 points against Cleveland, this injury is a devastating blow to Hayward and the Celtics alike. Hayward is one of three Celtics averaging at least 20 points to start this season, and has also achieved what would be career-high’s in rebounds as well as assists.
Boston is now missing Hayward and Enes Kanter for the near future, though Kanter should be set to return sometime during their current road trip.
