Celtics star Irving 'day-to-day' with strained right knee
E.Jay Zarett
February 10, 2019 22:38 MYT
February 10, 2019 22:38 MYT
Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving will likely be back on the court soon.
The 26-year-old guard is considered "day-to-day" with a strained right knee, the team announced on Sunday.
Irving originally suffered the injury in Boston's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
The Celtics blew a 28-point lead and fell 123-112 in that game. Irving scored 14 points in 14 minutes before exiting the matchup.
#NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving underwent an MRI this morning at New England Baptist Hospital and has been diagnosed with a strained right knee. His status is day-to-day. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 10, 2019
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Irving is averaging 23.6 points and 6.9 assists in 32.5 minutes per game this season. He is shooting 49.8 per cent from the field and 40.9 per cent from three-point range.
The Celtics entered play on Sunday in fifth place of the Eastern Conference with a 35-21 record.
They will face the 76ers in Philadelphia on Tuesday.