The Hornets’ top scorer is Hayward, with an average of 21.9 points per game.
Charlotte’s 132-110 loss to Utah on Monday night included an injury to one of its most important players. Hornets forward Gordon Hayward was forced to leave the game in the fourth quarter after re-aggravating a right hand injury.
INJURY UPDATE: @hornets F Gordon Hayward left the game in the 4Q after re-aggravating a previous right hand injury, he will not return to tonight’s game #AllFly
— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) February 23, 2021
It seemed that he sustained the injury after landing heavily on his wrist at the conclusion of a drive to the basket. Replay footage revealed that he used his right hand to break his fall. Following this, Hayward was seen sitting on the floor clearly in pain.
“After the game, Hornets coach James Borrego said, ‘We’ll know more tomorrow. Clearly, we’re all worried, but I don’t have a formal update at this moment.'”
Gordon Hayward headed to the locker room after falling on his right wrist. #AllFly | #CHAatUTA pic.twitter.com/1v2c4Mqr13
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) February 23, 2021
