After the game, Stevens, who also coached Hayward in college at Butler, clarified that the injury was a dislocated ankle and a fractured tibia, and that Hayward was being transported to Boston for more treatment. PhotoThe Celtics, minus their new star, went on to lose to the Cavaliers, 102-99. Hayward was brought in as a free agent after seven years with the Utah Jazz, and Irving was added in a trade with the Cavaliers. James was also reported to have visited Hayward. Without Hayward, the Celtics fell behind by as many as 18 points, but they rallied and took a lead with less than two minutes left in the game.

Source: New York Times October 18, 2017 00:42 UTC