On Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies found plenty of positivity in their home-opening victory over the Atlanta Hawks. However, one particular play would have later consequences.
With 8:47 to play in Friday’s third quarter, the Hawks’ Alex Poythress collected a steal and ran to the hoop on the fastbreak. The Grizzlies’ JaMychal Green, hustling back to challenge the layup attempt, caught Poythress’ left elbow in the jaw while attempting to block the shot.
By Saturday afternoon, news of the diagnosis made its way into NBA headlines via the Memphis Grizzlies and ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski.