Drummond enters concussion protocol

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 18: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons walks off the court after getting hit in the nose during the second quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena on January 18, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Miami 98-93.
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Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has entered the NBA's concussion protocol and will miss Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

The 25-year-old left Friday's contest against the Miami Heat in the first quarter after James Johnson hit him while defending an alley-oop attempt.

Drummond was originally diagnosed with a nasal injury.

The 6-foot-11 center is averaging 16.3 points and a league-leading 14.9 boards per game this season.

The Pistons (20-24) sit ninth in the Eastern Conference - one game back of the final playoff spot - entering Saturday's play.

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