The Los Angeles Lakers are battling it out in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, and the physicality level has certainly increased.
But an unfortunate situation occurred in the third quarter involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
On a defensive possession, Caldwell-Pope trailed Devin Booker, who was in the middle of attacking the basket, but seemed to twist his knee as he tried to make a sudden stop to avoid contact with Booker.
Caldwell-Pope got up himself but hobbled towards the sideline, forcing the Lakers to call a timeout.
Caldwell-Pope tried walking it off on the bench but went to the locker room with the medical staff for further examination and was ruled to have a left quad contusion.
Los Angeles Lakers say guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (left quad contusion) is questionable to return tonight against the Phoenix Suns.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 28, 2021
He played 20 minutes so far in the game before his exit, scoring five points with four rebounds and two steals.
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