Tracking key injuries, updates in 2023 NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs pit the leagues biggest stars against one another to see who triumphs, but injuries unfortunately can alter matchups.
Already in Game 1 of the 2023 playoffs, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered respective injuries that ruled them out for the remainder of their opening contests.
Morant landed awkwardly on his right hand after a high fall on a take to the basket, while Antetokounmpo harshly fell on his back on a layup attempt.
Lets take a look at key injuries for teams in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, with updates as they arise:
Western Conference
Memphis Grizzlies
G Ja Morant (hand): Morant has a hand injury and said he is Ja Morant says his status for Game 2 is “in jeopardy.” He was downtrodden and not even able to use his right hand to undo a balled-up pair of socks. “Feels like it’s one thing after another.”
C Steven Adams (knee): Adams is likely out for the playoffs with a knee injury
F/C Brandon Clarke (Achilles): Out for season
Los Angeles Clippers
G/F Paul George (knee): George is All-Star F Paul George is likely to miss the Clippers’ entire opening-round Western Conference playoff series against the Suns because of his sprained right knee, @wojespn reported on NBA Countdown on Sunday.
Eastern Conference
Milwaukee Bucks
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (back): Antetokounmpo suffered a lower back contusion and was ruled out for the remainder of Game 1 on Sunday vs. the Miami Heat
Miami Heat
G Tyler Herro (hand): Herro broke the middle and ring finger on his right hand towards the end of the first half vs. Milwaukee in Game 1 on Sunday while diving for a loose ball. He is expected to be out four-to-six weeks, per Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro broke the middle and ring finger on his shooting hand and is expected to be out approximately 4-6 weeks, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
