The Wizards star has five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand, the team announced. A return has not been ruled out, but it’s likely he won’t return to action.
John Wall to play in Game 5 vs. Hawks
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsWall first suffered the injury in Game 1 of the Wizards’ current second-round series against the Hawks. He landed on the wrist and hand during a second-quarter drive, but was able to keep playing and lead the Wizards to a win. He was held out of Game 2, which the Wizards dropped, and tests later revealed multiple fractures.
On Wednesday morning, Wall said he would meet with doctors then test his hand before tip, with the primary concerns being pain tolerance and confidence in his injured hand.
Read Article >Wittman repeatedly yells ‘NEXT QUESTION’ at media
Via ESPNOn Thursday, Michael Lee of the Washington Post reported that John Wall and the Wizards’ medical staff “clashed” in a “rather intense argument” over the severity of his injured wrist and hand. The initial diagnosis was that it was sprained, but Wall, according to Lee, felt the injury was more severe.
Wizards coach Randy Wittman saw the report too. This was his response.
Read Article >Wall, Wizards clashed over severity of injury
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsJohn Wall and Washington Wizards doctors clashed in a “rather intense argument” at some point after his Game 1 wrist injury was initially diagnosed as a bad sprain, according to the Washington Post’s Michael Lee.
Wizards coach Randy Wittman vehemently denied Lee’s story on Friday, though, calling it a “flat out lie.”
Read Article >Wall fractures wrist and hand, status in jeopardy
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsThis is Wall’s third evaluation; the previous two revealed no fractures. It’s unclear when he would be able to return.
In Game 1, Wall recorded 18 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds over 39 minutes. The 24-year-old has averaged roughly 17 points and 13 assists in five playoff games this year.
Read Article >Wall to miss Game 2 with wrist injury
Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsWall suffered the wrist injury during the second quarter in Game 1 after flying down the court on a fast break. He fell awkwardly and stayed on the ground for several minutes before returning to the game.
Wall led the Wizards to victory, but admitted his wrist was a problem afterwards. It swelled up between the two games, causing the Wizards to give Wall this brace.
Read Article >Wall returns after wrist injury
John Wall left Game 1 of the Wizards’ second round series against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter with an apparent left wrist injury. Wall returned immediately after the commercial break but was grabbing his left wrist.
Wall was driving to the basket and hit the floor hard. Here’s a look at the play:
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