BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has had surgery on a broken left finger and will be out four to six weeks.
The team made the announcement on Thursday, a day after Baynes left early in the game against the Phoenix Suns after deflecting a pass with his left hand.
Baynes shook his hand in visible pain and went to the locker room when play stopped.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said after the 111-103 loss on Wednesday night that he could see the break on the X-ray.
Big man Al Horford has also been ruled out for Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.