LOS ANGELES: Boston forward Gordon Hayward fractured his left hand on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in the Celtics’ 135-115 victory at San Antonio, dimming the joy of improving to 7-1 on the NBA season. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Kemba Walker added 26, Jayson Tatum contributed 19 and Marcus Smart came off the bench for Hayward to add 16 to spark the Celtics’ triumph. Hayward managed nine points and two rebounds in 15 minutes before the injury. Hayward has been enjoying a stellar season with averages of 20.3 points, a team-high 7.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game. James Harden scored 42 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists and Russell Westbrook added 26 points for Houston, who won their third straight game.

Source: Manila Times November 10, 2019 16:42 UTC