Kristaps Porzingis left the Knicks' matchup with the Bucks on Tuesday with an apparent leg injury.
The 22-year-old center hurt himself after a dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first half. Porzingis landed awkwardly, causing his left knee to buckle. He had to be helped off the court.
No, not Kristaps Porzingis. Not the ? (via @KennyDucey) pic.twitter.com/ERbMPwGdR1
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) February 7, 2018
Porzingis was named to his first All-Star team this season and is averaging 22.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
The Knicks have not announced the extent of Porzingis' injury.
Porzingis will undergo an MRI Tuesday, according to ESPN.
Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is undergoing an MRI on his left knee tonight, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2018
According to the NY Daily News, Porzingis was able to put weight on his leg after some time Tuesday. The team is still evaluating the injury.
Kristaps is able to put weight on his left leg as he heads for MRI.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN) February 7, 2018
