Here's that ugly Michael Kidd-Gilchrist crash to the hardwood. Ouch. Listen close. https://t.co/HDwNbJLb8p
— NBA Courtside (@NBACourtside_) November 3, 2014 Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffers rib contusion after nasty fall vs. Knicks
The Hornets forward left the team’s game against the Knicks after falling on his shoulder in the first quarter.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a rib contusion after falling hard on his right shoulder fighting for a rebound against Shane Larkin during the first quarter of his team’s game against the Knicks, the team announced.
Injury Update: Tests at hospital reveal a rib contusion for @hornets Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. He is day-to-day.
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November 3, 2014 Kidd-Gilchrist had left the game to get a CT scan, according to Hornets sideline reporter Stephanie Ready.
@hornets #MKG is out remainder of game. Leaving MSG to get CT scan
— Stephanie Ready (@StephanieReady) November 3, 2014 Kidd-Gilchrist surprisingly stayed in the game after the fall and even took the ball hard to the basket several times before being removed for good before halftime.
This isn’t Kidd-Gilchrist’s first scary fall. He suffered a concussion during his rookie season after charging into teammate Jeff Taylor in a similar play.
We will update on his status as we learn more.
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