There was a scary moment in the Clippers-Nuggets Christmas day game.
Late in the fourth quarter of the game, Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard started bleeding profusely from his mouth after taking an accidental elbow from teammate Serge Ibaka.
https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1342711412141932549
Here’s a closer look at the elbow.
Not sure I’ve ever seen a face move like this. I hope Kawhi is okay. pic.twitter.com/3QLI8vLAMZ
— Cam (@ItsCam) December 26, 2020
Kawhi was able to walk to the locker room on his own accord but was out for the rest of the game while being evaluated by medical staff.
Kawhi Leonard leaves the game after taking an accidental elbow to the face
Prayers up 🙏 pic.twitter.com/kipMkhjqA1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 26, 2020
Kawhi has walked back to the locker room under his own power, holding his face. https://t.co/1ZGDxbMLuD
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) December 26, 2020
Kawhi Leonard is out for the rest of the game and continues to be evaluated by the medical staff, the team says.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) December 26, 2020
Clippers' star Kawhi Leonard received eight stitches in his mouth for a laceration.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) December 26, 2020