The Detroit Pistons managed to claim a 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic. But the game saw a horrific injury to Jaden Ivey, which left fans and players visibly shaken. The incident took place in the fourth quarter, with the Pistons leading 84-79. While chasing a loose ball, Orlando’s Cole Anthony slipped and landed on Jaden Ivey’s leg. The Pistons guard instantly fell to the floor, gripping his left shin in visible pain.
Detroit’s medical staff quickly rushed to his aid as both teams’ benches formed a circle around him for privacy while he was being assessed. The somber atmosphere in the arena was palpable as fans watched anxiously. Ivey was eventually wheeled off the court on a stretcher with a towel draped over his injured leg, leaving many wondering about the severity of his condition.
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Detroit’s medical staff quickly rushed to his aid as both teams’ benches formed a circle around him for privacy while he was being assessed. The somber atmosphere in the arena was palpable as fans watched anxiously. Ivey was eventually wheeled off the court on a stretcher with a towel draped over his injured leg, leaving many wondering about the severity of his condition.
Cole Anthony, who unintentionally caused the injury, was visibly emotional following the play. The Magic guard appeared to be in tears while standing among the circle of players, clearly distraught over the outcome of his dive for the ball. Detroit star Ausar Thompson was also spotted in tears after seeing Ivey get carried off.
Jaden Ivey’s Stats Before The Injury
Before the injury, Jaden Ivey had one of the best games of his career. In just 27 minutes on the court, he scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding one rebound and four assists. His dynamic play was a key factor in the Pistons’ strong performance on Wednesday.
Ivey averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game this season. The Pistons have yet to provide an official update on his condition. It left fans anxiously awaiting news about their young star’s recovery. Everyone is hopeful that the injury won’t derail what has been a promising season for the 22-year-old guard.
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