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Bill Kennedy Leaves 76ers–Magic Game With Non-Contact Leg Injury, Taken Off in Wheelchair

No diagnosis or recovery timeline has been disclosed for the long-tenured official.

Overview

  • The injury occurred in the first quarter as Kennedy ran in transition and grabbed at his lower leg before medical staff arrived.
  • He was wheeled off the floor at Orlando's Kia Center after on-court treatment and was unable to continue.
  • The game proceeded with a two-referee crew, James Williams and Michael Smith, following his exit.
  • Sixers head coach Nick Nurse approached to console Kennedy during the stoppage, and he was officially ruled out with a right leg injury, according to Bleacher Report.
  • Kennedy is in his 26th NBA season with more than 1,400 regular-season games and over 130 playoff assignments, and officials have not announced a diagnosis or timetable.