Victor Oladipo knee injury: gets carried off the court / News - Basketnews.com

Erik Spoelstra didn't provide any updates or prognosis on Victor Oladipo's status after Game 3, stating that they will have him checked out the following day. Heat coach also said, "I feel like throwing up right now."

Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con - Scanpix Credit USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con - Scanpix

Miami guard Victor Oladipo was helped to the locker room after a left knee injury in the 4th quarter of the Heat-Bucks Game 3.

Victor Oladipo

MIN:25.94PTS:10.55 (45.29%)REB:3.02As:3.36ST:1.3BL:0.3TO:2.02GM:44ProfileNBA2022/2023

Oladipo grabbed his left knee following the penetration to the rim and an awkward fall, later denying the stretcher and walking off the court with the help of head coach Erik Spoelstra and getting words of encouragement from teammates.

Fans in Miami chanted his name as he went to the locker room.

Coach Spoelstra didn't have much to say about Oladipo's status after Game 3.

"Vic, we don't know right now," he said. "We'll have him checked out tomorrow. I feel how everyone feels. Great win, but when you see a player go down like that -- particularly a player like Vic, who has gone through so much. I don't know what it is right now.

"We'll just have to see. I feel like throwing up right now, but I don't know what the prognosis is."

Oladipo got 19 minutes on Saturday, scoring 8 points to go along with 2 steals.

The 30-year-old guard has a long history of injuries, particularly since he suffered a ruptured quad tendon during the 2018-19 season. Since joining the Heat two years ago, his ability to play consistently has been a concern.

Oladipo has appeared in a total of 54 games with the Heat jersey.

In addition to Oladipo's injury, Miami star Jimmy Butler also left the game in the third quarter after falling and hurting his back.

The Heat managed to secure a 121-99 victory in Game 3, but the health of their players remains a top priority. Miami leads the series 2-1.

Thank you for being with us! Subscribe to BN+ and browse ad-free.