Tim Hardaway Jr. Exits Pistons Game in Wheelchair After Head Injury
The Detroit Pistons guard suffered multiple head impacts during a game against the Miami Heat, prompting immediate medical attention.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. was injured during the third quarter of the Pistons' game against the Miami Heat in the NBA Cup opener.
- The injury occurred after Hardaway was accidentally elbowed by Bam Adebayo and then collided with Tyler Herro, causing him to hit his head twice.
- Hardaway was taken off the court in a wheelchair, and a CAT scan later revealed no serious damage, though he will receive stitches.
- The incident left fans and teammates concerned, with Hardaway's father rushing to the locker room to be with him.
- Hardaway had scored 11 points in 19 minutes before the injury, contributing to the Pistons' eventual 123-121 overtime victory.