One of the most serious Kyrie Irving injuries you’ve witnessed

After James Harden suffered a hamstring injury early in the series, the Nets may be without star player Kyrie Irving for some time. Irving is expected to miss at least Tuesday’s Game 5 and possibly longer.

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During the second quarter of Game 4 on Sunday, Irving stumbled and hit Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot. As a result, he stayed on the field for the subsequent possession. Irving would carefully, but firmly, leave the scene after suffering the injuries.

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With Irving out of the game for the duration, the Nets lost both the game and the series against the Bucks, which ended that evening at 2-2.

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Following the game, Irving was seen wearing a walking boot and crutches, according to Rachel Nichols of ESPN.

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After more testing on Monday, the Nets guard was declared out of Tuesday’s Game 5 against the Bucks. It is “no idea” for Nets coach Steve Nash if Irving will be able to return for the remainder of the series.