Jones Jr. leaves injured: Concern in Clippers due to knee and absences

Derrick Jones Jr. Injured in Match Against Celtics

Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. had to be helped off the court after suffering a right knee injury during the second quarter of the game against the Celtics, which ended in a 121-118 loss for Los Angeles on Sunday. Jones was going to dispute a loose ball when he collided with Boston’s Jaylen Brown, who hit Jones’ leg with his arm. The player grabbed his knee and rolled on the ground showing signs of pain before being helped off the court, unable to fully support his leg. Brown was penalized for a foul on the play.

We won’t know anything until it’s reevaluated; right now we’re not sure, said Clippers coach Tyronn Lue, about Jones’ injury.

Tyronn Lue, Clippers Coach

James Harden, who scored 32 of his 37 points in the second half of the game, commented on the accumulation of injuries on the team. Kawhi Leonard missed his seventh consecutive game due to a sprained ankle and foot, while Bradley Beal suffered a hip fracture that will keep him out for the season from November 8th.

It’s tough, it’s one after another. We just try to keep our heads on straight, focus on what we can control, and go out there and win games. Hopefully, guys start to return soon, Harden said about Jones’ injury.

James Harden, Clippers Player

Jones, 28, has started in all 13 games this season, averaging 10.9 points.