Charlotte Hornets lost their leading scorer in a defeat to the Utah Jazz Monday
Charlotte Hornets ahead Gordon Hayward, left, shoots as Utah Jazz ahead Royce O’Neale (23) defends in the first half throughout an NBA basketball sport Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Charlotte Hornets leading scorer Gordon Hayward injured his proper wrist in the fourth quarter of Monday’s sport towards the Utah Jazz.
The Hornets known as it a re-aggravation of his proper hand harm for Hayward. The Hornets declared him out with about 5 minutes left in the Hornets loss.
Hayward landed onerous on his wrist at the finish of a drive to the rim. Replay confirmed he broke his fall along with his proper hand. He sat on the flooring in apparent ache.
He left the sport and was introduced to the coaching room for examination.
Hayward scored 21 factors Monday towards the Jazz, his authentic NBA staff.
Hayward leads the Hornets in scoring this season with 21.9 factors per sport. He was the highest-profile free agent in final summer time’s class to change groups, opting out of the last season on his contract with the Boston Celtics.
