Nuggets' Julian Stawther leaves game following nasty-looking knee injury
There will be an MRI on Thursday for the Denver wing.
In a preseason game against the Clippers, Denver wing Julian Strawther suffered a significant knee injury that forced him to leave the game. The injury, which occurred in the third quarter, appeared severe as Strawther's knee bent awkwardly after losing his footing trying to prevent Isaiah Jackson from stealing the ball. After the injury, Strawther was seen in obvious pain and covered his face with a towel provided by a teammate.
He was eventually assisted to the locker room. The Denver Nuggets coach, David Adelman, confirmed that Strawther was taken to the locker room following the injury, with plans for an MRI in the morning to assess the extent of the damage. Nuggets coach Adelman expressed concern over the injury, stating that Strawther had been working hard all summer and acknowledged the disappointment of seeing a player hurt.
Strawther had contributed significantly to the Nuggets' preseason efforts with 11 points and 3 three-pointers off the bench. The injury has raised questions about his availability for the upcoming season, but the team remains hopeful for his recovery.
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