Overview
- Kennedy pulled up limping during a first‑quarter fast break, grabbed his right lower leg and was unable to put weight on it before being taken off in a wheelchair.
- The game proceeded with a two‑official crew — James Williams and Michael Smith — after Kennedy was ruled out with a right‑leg injury.
- Sixers coach Nick Nurse said it looked like a hamstring and noted he had heard rumblings about an Achilles issue, though no official determination has been made.
- Players, coaches and fans shared support as video of the incident spread widely on social media.
- Kennedy is a 26‑season veteran known for his replay‑review announcements, with more than 1,400 regular‑season games and over 130 playoff assignments.