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Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey was taken off on a stretcher during the Pistons’ game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Magic guard Cole Anthony dove for a loose ball and collided with Ivey’s legs, causing Ivey to fall to the ground while clutching his left leg. He left the field with his left leg bandaged.

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Both teams gathered around the stretcher as Ivey was loaded onto it and carried off the court.

The Little Caesars Arena in Detroit fell silent as fans watched the scene unfold, before breaking into a “Ivey” chant to show their support.

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Before his exit in the fourth quarter, Ivey played 27 minutes, recording 22 points, four assists and a steal.

Before Wednesday’s game, Ivey was having a career year with Detroit, averaging 17.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists while making 39 percent of his attempts. three points per game.

The 22-year-old was the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft out of Purdue and earned a starting point with the Pistons in his rookie season, starting 73 games and playing in 74.