Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns and Dereck Lively II of the Dallas Mavericks both suffered injuries during their respective games. Ayton was a late scratch due to back soreness, and Lively sustained a lower back contusion after a hard fall. Ayton's absence was announced before the game, while Lively had to be helped off the court and was later diagnosed with the injury. The Mavericks confirmed that Lively would not return to the game, and postgame reports indicated that he was moving without assistance but gingerly. Both players' injuries have raised concerns among fans and the media.
Can we get a medical update on the dude who just broke both of his legs on the sideline?! Ouch!!
Can we get a medical update in the dude who just broke both of his legs on the sideline?! Ouch!!
No official update on Mavericks’ Dereck Livley — a lower back contusion — but postgame he was moving without assistance but gingerly.
Mavericks Dereck Lively has been diagnosed with a lower back contusion per Jason Kidd.
Dereck Lively II is out for the rest of the game with a lower back contusion, per the Mavs.
The Mavericks say Dereck Lively II (lower back contusion) will not return tonight in Los Angeles after a scary fall on a missed alley-oop against the Lakers. Lively had to be helped off the floor putting no weight on his left leg. More NBA from me: https://t.co/A6ycVmnZ8Y
Mavericks center Dereck Lively II had a hard fall and was helped off the court.
Blazers say Deandre Ayton (Back Soreness) is out for tonight’s game vs. Utah.
Deandre Ayton is a late scratch tonight. He’s dealing with back soreness. Duop Reath will start.