During an intense showdown against the Hawks, Alex Caruso of the Chicago Bulls experienced a significant setback.
The Bulls’ guard went down after being on the receiving end of an accidental collision with teammate Andre Drummond.
Caruso, caught in a bizarre sequence, was physically overwhelmed by the 6-foot-11, 280-pound Bulls’ center Drummond.
The transition period of the 9-10 showdown in the second quarter led to this pivotal incident. The collision left the guard shaken, causing Caruso to favor his left foot.
Alex Caruso suffered an apparent injury after this collision with Andre Drummond.
He has yet to return to the game. pic.twitter.com/5Uc4c0WiKk
— ESPN (@espn) April 18, 2024
The game saw a quick change as Caruso subbed out of the match. Although he made a brief return to the game, the concern over his injury prevailed, leading to him being subbed out for good.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski later reported that as a result of the collision, Caruso suffered a “significant” left ankle sprain.
This injury is now casting a doubt over Caruso’s availability for the upcoming second play-in game against the Miami Heat.
Despite Caruso’s egress, the Bulls still managed to secure a comfortable victory of 131-116 in the game.
Noteworthy performances from fellow players such as Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Javonte Green aided in the Bulls’ triumph.
