76ers’ Dario Saric leaves game after being elbowed in mouth
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to roll entering the NBA playoffs, but they keep suffering injuries.
On Tuesday, Dario Saric left the team’s win over the Atlanta Hawks after getting elbowed in the mouth. The play occurred at the start of the game.
Dario Saric has exited the court after apparent issue.
Here is a look at the play.
We will update with more info when available. pic.twitter.com/d0yx8R2E1m
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) April 10, 2018
The Sixers later said that Saric had a lacerated upper lip and chipped front tooth.
Medical Update: Dario Saric has a lacerated upper lip and chipped left central incisor (front tooth), and will NOT return
— x – Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 11, 2018
Those injuries don’t sound too serious, but coach Brett Brown put things into perspective, saying that it’s not a great time to lose a player.
Brett Brown on Dario Saric: “not an ideal time of year to lose a starter … we’ll learn more” when team gets back to Philadelphia pic.twitter.com/We3T1ozhIo
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) April 11, 2018
Philly is riding a 15-game winning streak and closes the season at home Wednesday against Milwaukee. If they win, they will lock in the No. 3 seed for the playoffs. And they will likely be getting a masked Joel Embiid back soon.
