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Gordon Hayward broke his leg in gruesome fashion during the opening minutes of the game. It really looked bad. No telling how long he could be out, but it could be a long time from the looks of things.
Update: The Celtics just announced that he’s been diagnosed with a fractured left ankle.
Update 2: The TNT crew reported that the Celtics training staff was able to set the ankle on the floor. They also are also preparing to take him back to a Boston hospital.
Update 3:
Mike Gorman says on @NBCSBoston early indication is that Hayward’s fracture is clean. No ligament or blood vessel damage. #Celtics
— Trenni Kusnierek (@trenni) October 18, 2017
We’ll update as news becomes available.
Ugh. I have no words.
The @celtics huddle after Gordon Hayward injury. pic.twitter.com/ODAjyEnTVY
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 18, 2017
— SB Nation NBA (@SBNationNBA) October 18, 2017
If anyone knows what he’s going through, it is this guy.
@gordonhayward. Only God has ALL the answers.
— Shaun Livingston (@ShaunLivingston) October 18, 2017
After the game, several reports came out with some relatively positive news:
Stevens talked to Hayward when he was on the ground and at halftime. It's a dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) October 18, 2017
Hearing some cautious optimism on Hayward's injury. Being described as what looks like a clean break. More learned back in Boston.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) October 18, 2017
Mike Gorman says early word from sources is Gordon Hayward's fracture was 'clean' #celtics pic.twitter.com/3fz3w0Kj4O
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) October 18, 2017
Until he gets checked out by doctors tonight in Boston, we won’t speculate on a Hayward’s prognosis, but for everybody here at CelticsBlog, we send our thoughts and prayers to Gordon and his family.
Your team and fans are behind you, Gordon. Wishing you a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/jtypRhSnCX
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 18, 2017