'Tough to see': NBA world in shock over 'absolutely awful' moment
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac was stretchered off the court on Wednesday afternoon at Capital One Arena just minutes into their matchup with the Washington Wizards after suffering a knee injury.
Isaac, after grabbing a steal near mid-court, took off and tried to finish the layup on the other end.
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As he made contact with Wizards star Bradley Beal in the paint, however, Isaac’s left knee appeared to give way. He grabbed it immediately in pain as he fell to the floor, where he remained for several minutes.
Isaac was eventually carted off the floor into the locker room.
The Magic later announced that Isaac suffered a hyperextended left knee. He will undergo an MRI and be evaluated on Thursday after the team returns to Orlando.
Fans and commentators were left in shock over the horrible scenes.
Wow. Jonathan Isaac is now getting carted off. Looked like a knee injury and, judging by player reactions, it was serious. Tough to see for such a talented young player.
— Chase Hughes (@ChaseHughesNBCS) January 1, 2020
Oh dear. Stretcher for Jonathan Isaac. This is absolutely awful. #Magic
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) January 1, 2020
Jonathan Isaac, NOOOOOOO 😞
Hope my guy is ok. I’ll be devastated if it’s serious. pic.twitter.com/4GvFTGgqpj— Sam Presti Burner Account (@OKCTHUNDERAlex) January 1, 2020
.@OrlandoMagic F Jonathan Isaac was taken off the floor on a stretcher after injuring his left knee. Isaac was down for several minutes and had his hands on his head in obvious pain. pic.twitter.com/wKuUBVC58a
— John Denton (@JohnDenton555) January 1, 2020
It’s unclear how much time he will miss, if any, ahead of their four-game homestand — which starts Friday with a matchup against the Miami Heat.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a hyperextended left knee during the first quarter tonight at Washington and will not return.
Isaac will undergo an MRI tomorrow upon the team’s return to Orlando and will then be re-evaluated.— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) January 1, 2020
Isaac enjoying breakout year
Isaac has averaged 12.3 points and 7.1 rebounds this season for the Magic, his third in the league, and has played more than 30 minutes per game so far this year.
The 22-year-old had two points and one rebounds on Wednesday when he went down.
