NBA Playoffs: Wizards' Markieff Morris hurts ankle in Game 1 vs. Celtics
Washington's forward suffered a nasty ankle injury in the second-round opener vs. Boston
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Kyle Boone
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The Washington Wizards had everything going their way early in Game 1 against the Celtics. Things took a turn for the worse after Markieff Morris, a key contributor for Washington, suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Markieff Morris suffers an ankle injury on this play 😓#DCFamily pic.twitter.com/GUceaeTus7
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) April 30, 2017
Not long after he went down, the Wizards announced he would not return:
Injury Update: Keef Morris (ankle) out for the remainder of Game 1 #WizCeltics
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 30, 2017
Morris immediately crumbled to the floor after landing awkwardly on Al Horford's foot, and although he made the shot and hit the ensuing free throw on the foul call, he exited the game and went to the locker room with the assistance of the training staff in visible pain.
The Wizards have struggled since his departure, and while he won't return for Game 1, they have to hope Morris will be ready for Game 2.
