Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is expected to miss at least four weeks with a grade 3 ankle sprain suffered during Boston’s Monday night playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics have confirmed Hayward’s diagnosis via social media.
#NEBHInjuryReport Celtics forward @gordonhayward suffered a Grade III sprain of his right ankle during the fourth quarter of last night’s game against Philadelphia. He is expected to miss approximately four weeks.
Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 18, 2020
Hayward has provided a boost to the Celtics offense this season with averages of 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game in 52 appearances. The Celtics are the third-seeded team in the Eastern Conference and are currently matched-up against the Philadelphia 76ers, with Boston holding a 1-0 series lead. The Sixers are currently dealing with their own injuries, with Ben Simmons potentially out for the rest of the season.
Hayward is no stranger to injuries, unfortunately, notably suffering a horrific leg injury in his debut for the Celtics in 2017 following seven seasons with the Utah Jazz.
