Gordon Hayward exits game after re-aggravating right hand injury
At 21.9 points per game, Hayward is the leading scorer for the Hornets.
Charlotte’s 132-110 loss to Utah on Monday night included an injury to one of its most important players. Hornets forward Gordon Hayward was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after re-aggravating a right hand injury.
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets F Gordon Hayward left the game in the 4Q after re-aggravating a previous right hand injury, he will not return to tonight’s game #AllFly
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) February 23, 2021
He seemed to have sustained the injury when he landed forcefully on his wrist at the completion of a drive to the basket. Replays revealed that he broke his fall using his right hand and, upon doing so, Hayward was visibly in pain as he sat on the floor.
“Obviously, we’re all concerned, but I don’t have an official update right now,” said Hornets coach James Borrego after the game. “We’ll have more information tomorrow.”
Gordon Hayward headed to the locker room after falling on his right wrist. #AllFly | #CHAatUTA pic.twitter.com/1v2c4Mqr13
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) February 23, 2021
