Myles Turner Exits Pacers vs. Clippers Match Due to Head Injury

Myles Turner, who plays as the center/power forward for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association, sustained a head injury during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He subsequently left the court and didn’t return until the game concluded with a 119-112 victory for the Pacers, raising concerns among the fans about his health. People want to know how serious Turner’s injury is and how long he will be out of action.

How did Myles Turner get injured?

Miles Turner suffered a head injury after his teammate Bennedict Mathurin accidentally hit him in the face during the Pacers vs. Clippers game at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, February 6. Turner was attempting a rebound near the Clippers’ basket when the incident happened. He fell to the ground and took a while to get back up. And even after he did so, he struggled to remain part of the game. The Pacers ultimately called a time-out. Turner seemed to be unsteady on his feet and was helped by the staff members of the team. However, Turner eventually left the court on his own. He was reportedly evaluated for a concussion and didn’t rejoin his team.

When will Myles Turner return to play for Indiana Pacers?

At the time of this article’s composition. It is unknown when Turner is returning to play for the Indiana Pacers. “Got hit in the jaw. I didn’t see the play yet,” Pacers’ head coach Rick Carlisle stated after the game. “We’ll see how he’s feeling tomorrow. That will determine where it goes.” (via Sportsnet)

Accordingly, it will be clearer in the coming few days how extensive Turner’s injury is and how long he will be out. Turner exited Thursday’s game pretty early, at 5:47 minutes, and didn’t score any points in the match. This season, the 28-year-old athlete from Texas has averaged 15.4 points with 6.7 rebounds in 45 games after starting all those matches.