Tim Hardaway Jr. Injured in Pistons' Win

Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Detroit Pistons suffered a frightening injury during a game against the Miami Heat, requiring him to be taken off the court in a wheelchair. The incident occurred after Hardaway took an inadvertent elbow from Bam Adebayo and then collided with Tyler Herro, causing him to slam his head onto the court. Despite the alarming nature of the injuries, initial tests, including a CAT scan, came back negative, although he did receive stitches for cuts on his face and head. Before the injury, Hardaway had contributed 11 points to the Pistons' thrilling 123-121 overtime victory, which improved their record to 5-7. The team has not provided a clear timeline for his recovery, as they will monitor him for concussion symptoms. Hardaway's scoring ability had been a key asset for the Pistons this season, averaging 12.6 points per game prior to the injury.