Oladipo stretchered off after 'serious' knee injury, season reportedly in jeopardy
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo left Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors after an apparent non-contact leg injury under the basket in the second quarter.
The Pacers later announced Oladipo had suffered "a serious injury to his right knee" and would undergo an MRI on Thursday. The preliminary exam left the team with the fear that he suffered a season-ending injury which will require surgery, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Let's really, really, really, really hope that Vic is alright. Oladipo goes down with an apparent knee injury and it didn't look good. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/CA6LacMo87
— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) January 24, 2019
Oladipo's right leg appeared to give out on him while trailing to defend Pascal Siakam on a drive. Oladipo stayed down for several minutes before being taken off on a stretcher. He acknowledged the crowd as he left.
Oladipo, with arms in the air to acknowledge the @Pacers fans, is stretchered off the court. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/F6EVsZcsId
— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) January 24, 2019
The 26-year-old is having another strong season for Indiana, leading the team in scoring and steals.