Knee Deformation, Ankle Twisting, Screaming Throughout the Field! Big Contract Gone, Opponents and Teammates Cried...
The Pistons managed to break through the Magic's trap at home. However, both the losers and winners of this game were left with a heavy heart due to an extremely tragic accident.
The incident occurred at 10:07 in the final quarter when Cole Anthony attempted to dive for a loose ball against Ivey. Unfortunately, he exerted too much force and ended up crushing Ivey's lower leg with his entire body, causing a severe injury that led to screams echoing throughout the arena.
From the slow-motion replay, it is clear that Ivey's knee was deformed by the external impact during the collision, and his ankle was also severely compressed under Cole Anthony's weight.
Everyone present struggled to accept this unexpected event; Cole Anthony, the "culprit," was seen scratching his head and shedding tears out of guilt; teammate Amen Thompson sobbed on the bench; as Ivey was wheeled off the court, Magic forward Isaac came forward to offer encouragement, perhaps because he, who has frequently suffered from injuries, understands all too well the arduous recovery journey that lies ahead for Ivey.
Ivey's fall will have a significant impact on both the team and his own career. For the Pistons, they have finally shed their underdog status this season, emerging with a 14-18 record in the relatively weak Eastern Conference to secure a play-in spot, which would not have been possible without Ivey's offensive contributions.
To date, Ivey averages 17.4 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 45.3% and a three-point percentage of 39.2%, all career highs.
For Ivey himself, this summer he is eligible to renew his contract early with the Pistons, a crucial stage for signing a big contract. However, with this serious injury, he may miss out on his first "small goal" in life.
The Pistons have yet to release an official injury report, but we can only hope that Ivey is blessed by the heavens and returns to the court soon.
76ers 107-113 Kings
The Kings made a thrilling comeback to defeat the 76ers. It could be said that the Kings wanted to win, but it was more like the 76ers gave them the victory.
In the final moments of the game, the 76ers players took turns making costly mistakes. First, Maxi's turnover allowed Azan to counterattack and tie the score. Then, George, who had performed well in the first three quarters, began to make bizarre errors such as missing layups, committing 24-second violations, and having passes intercepted, indirectly allowing the Kings to catch up.
Finally, Lowry's inbound pass failed, landing directly into Azan's hands, creating a dreamy "connection" with his former close friend.
Honestly, even a seemingly secure victory turned out to be so challenging for the 76ers. Perhaps they should consider how to reasonably plan their path forward, just like their neighbors, the Suns.
