Andre Drummond sustains knee injury during Sixers' win

During the second quarter, Philadelphia center Andre Drummond was forced to exit the game after collapsing to the floor. He was observed immediately clutching his right leg in visible pain following an attempt to contest a shot. The veteran big man, who had already contributed seven points, four rebounds, one assist, and a block over eleven minutes of play, required help to hobble toward the locker room. Later, he was spotted utilizing a wheelchair within the Barclays Center tunnel.

Following the contest, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported that preliminary assessments suggest a right knee hyperextension. This physical setback represents a significant blow for the 10-8 Sixers. Drummond has been a crucial piece for Philadelphia, averaging impressive numbers across his eight starts this season.

Specifically, he has been posting 10.9 points while shooting fifty-four percent, alongside 13.8 rebounds and one block per game, making his absence a major concern for the team.