During Sunday’s NBA game against the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler sustained an injury to the head, forcing him to exit the game early. The incident occurred in the third quarter, with 7:05 remaining, prompting the Jazz to take a full timeout.
After being examined by the team’s medical staff, Kessler was escorted to the locker room. The injury occurred when Jazzman Talen Horton-Tucker accidentally hit Kessler on the chin, causing a possible concussion.
Walker Kessler injury update
As per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Kessler will be evaluated for the severity of his injury, which could signal the end of his season with only four games remaining. This unfortunate incident puts the Jazz in a precarious position as they look to clinch a playoff spot and make a deep postseason run. The team will hope for Kessler’s quick recovery and return to the court as they seek to end their season on a high note.
Walker Kessler’s untimely exit from the game against the Brooklyn Nets left the Utah Jazz trailing 71-55. Prior to leaving the game, Kessler had an impressive performance with six points, making three out of his five field goals.
The rookie center also contributed eight rebounds during his 22 minutes of play on the court.Kessler’s potential absence is a significant loss for the Jazz, as he has been a standout player for them this season.
Despite trading away key players, Utah remains in playoff contention, with Kessler’s strong performances being a primary factor in their success. Alongside Lauri Markkanen, Kessler has been instrumental in fueling Utah’s strong start to the season, but injuries and trades have left the Jazz outside of the postseason picture.
This season, Kessler has been performing exceptionally well. He has an average score of 9.2 points per game and a high shooting accuracy of 72.1 percent. Additionally, he achieves an average of 8.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 0.4 steals in every 23-minute game. He has also played in 74 games this season.
Due to Kessier’s injury, the Jazz will need their other players to step up and fill the void left by the center’s absence. To continue pursuing the championship crown, the Utah Jazz will need to find a way to bounce back from this setback.
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