A scary moment unfolded just before halftime on Friday night between the Celtics and Nuggets when Boston guard Kemba Walker was carted off on a stretcher after lying motionless for several minutes on the court at Pepsi Center.
Walker was transferred to a local hospital with concussion symptoms, the Celtics announced.
Walker ran head-first into the abdomen of teammate Semi Ojeleye and dropped to the floor with about three minutes left in the second quarter. The Nuggets home crowd with a large Boston fan contingent fell silent as Celtics players huddled around Walker. He received a standing ovation inside Pepsi Center when carted off the court.
Scary scene in Pepsi Center as Kemba Walker is carted off on a stretcher after a head-on collision with teammate Semi Ojeleye. Loud ovation from Pepsi Center.
Denver leads 38-30 w/ 2+ minutes in the second quarter.
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson)
Walker, 29, entered the night leading Boston in scoring (22.6) in addition to 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He was scoreless in 12 minutes of play prior to his injury on Friday.
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