Washington Wizards big man Marvin Bagley suffered a serious knee injury Monday night in Oklahoma City.
Bagley, in the fourth quarter of their 123-105 loss to the Thunder at Paycom Center, crashed to the court after Thunder forward Isaiah Hartenstein fell directly onto his right knee from the side. Bagley’s knee bent awkwardly when Hartenstein crashed on top of him in the street, sending Bagley to the court in intense pain.
Bagley was eventually helped up and carried off the court and into the locker room. He didn’t come back. More details about his injury are not yet known.
Bagley entered Monday’s game averaging 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game this season, his first full season with the Wizards after the Detroit Pistons traded him to the franchise before the deadline last season. The 25-year-old, who was selected with the second overall pick out of Duke in 2018, is now with his third team in the last four seasons.
Bagley finished with seven points and six rebounds in 16 minutes on Monday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 41 points and nine rebounds in the win, moving them to 22-5 on the year. He also made 14 of 25 field goals. Jalen Williams added 17 points and seven rebounds, and Hartenstein finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 31 points and seven assists. Carlton Carrington finished with 14 points and Jonas Valanciunas added 12 points and 15 rebounds. The Wizards have lost five of their last six games and have the worst record in the league at 4-23. They also lost 16 straight games after going 2-2 to start the season.
The Wizards will host the Charlotte Hornets next Thursday, beginning a four-game homestand.