Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker was taken off the court on a stretcher after suffering a head injury on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The injury happened in the second quarter, when Walker ran headfirst into teammate Semi Ojeleye.
Kemba Walker was taken off the court in a stretcher after this play pic.twitter.com/i1jcJeoDwB
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 23, 2019
Kemba Walker being taken out of the arena on a stretcher pic.twitter.com/UQX5qkwUFu
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 23, 2019
A moment of prayer for Kemba 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/NdlENSxriU
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 23, 2019
Scary scene in Pepsi Center as Kemba Walker is carted off on a stretcher after a head-on collision with teammate Semi Ojeleye. Loud ovation from Pepsi Center.
Denver leads 38-30 w/ 2+ minutes in the second quarter. pic.twitter.com/Cv8BQV8pRR
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) November 23, 2019
It was originally reported as a neck injury, but the Celtics say he has concussion-like symptoms and has been transported to a local Denver hospital for further evaluation.
#NEBHInjuryReport Kemba Walker has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms. He is being transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 23, 2019
Walker has had a terrific first season with the Celtics (11-3), averaging 22.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game after signing a four-year, $141 million contract over the offseason.
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