I got rushed to the ER and lost a lot of blood. I passed out. ... That's how much I lost. The doctor looked at me in my eye and told me, 'I don't know how you still have use of your right hand. You should honestly be thanking God every day.'
Edwards had already been ruled out of Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns with knee soreness. The Timberwolves star has been an iron man through his six-year NBA career, having only missed a total of nine games in the three seasons prior to this one. He's averaging a career-high 29.5 points while shooting nearly 50% from the field.
Ausar obviously means a lot to us. What we were able to do defensively, what he does defensively, the impact he has, obviously you miss. We just had to figure out a way collectively to pick it up.
Embiid was hurt during the 76ers' 124-117 victory over Miami on Thursday night and the 76ers said an MRI exam Saturday revealed the injury. Embiid won't play Sunday in Boston, then will be evaluated again after the 76ers play back-to-back home games Tuesday and Wednesday.
X-rays taken Wednesday revealed the injury, which Harden suffered against the New York Knicks. Harden is currently listed as questionable for Wednesday night's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He is expected to undergo treatment and further evaluation before a decision on his status going forward is announced.
Butler went down with 7:41 left in the third after receiving a post entry pass from Brandin Podziemski. While colliding with Miami's Davion Mitchell, Butler landed awkwardly on his right leg, and then immediately crumpled to the ground while holding that knee. After staying on the floor for several minutes while surrounded by teammates, Butler rose to his feet. He then slowly walked back to the locker room, helped by Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II, and putting almost zero weight on his right leg.
