The Boston Celtics announced today that Kyrie Irving suffered a minor facial fracture in the first quarter of last night’s 90-87 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
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Irving’s status for tomorrow’s game against the Toronto Raptors is listed as doubtful.
Al Horford, who has missed the last two games after being placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol, is listed as probable.
#NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving suffered a minor facial fracture last night. He is currently listed as doubtful for tomorrow’s game.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 11, 2017
#NEBHInjuryReport Al Horford is listed as probable for tomorrow’s game.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 11, 2017
According to multiple reports, Irving is expected to wear a face mask for the next few weeks and play through the injury.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens spoke glowingly of Irving after the game, revealing his star guard was only concerned about his team's win, rather than his injury.
“I haven’t talked to him but he sent a text to a group of us right when we walked back into the coach’s office," Stevens said.
“He said ‘way to go, great win’ so he obviously watched the rest of the game.
“He left at half-time so I have not talked to him yet.”
