Jazz Forward Taylor Hendricks Suffers Gruesome Non-Contact Injury, Expected to Miss Rest of Season

Hendricks Collapses on Court During Pacers Game

Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks suffered a gruesome non-contact injury during Monday night's game against the Indiana Pacers. Hendricks collapsed to the court in the third quarter, clutching his left knee. The Jazz announced that Hendricks had suffered a torn ACL and would miss the rest of the season.

Injury Occurs During Routine Play

Hendricks was not involved in any contact with another player when he went down. He was simply running down the court when he suddenly collapsed. The injury occurred with just over seven minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Jazz immediately called for a timeout and medical personnel rushed to Hendricks' side, mobility. The coaching staff helped stabilize his head and neck before he was taken off the court.

Hendricks Expected to Miss Rest of Season

The Jazz released a statement after the game confirming that Hendricks had suffered a torn ACL. The team said that Hendricks would undergo surgery and was expected to miss the rest of the season. The Jazz are currently 27-29 and in ninth place in the Western Conference. Losing Hendricks is a major blow to the Jazz, who are already without starting center Rudy Gobert due to injury.

Jazz Express Support for Hendricks

The Jazz released a statement expressing their support for Hendricks, "Our thoughts are with Taylor during this difficult time. He is a valuable member of our team and we are committed to supporting him in any way we can." Hendricks, 29, is averaging 13.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season.

Conclusion

The loss of Hendricks is a major setback for the Jazz, who are already struggling to stay in the playoff race. Hendricks is a key part of the team's rotation and his absence will be felt. The Jazz will need to find a way to replace Hendricks' production and they will need to do it quickly if they want to make a push for the playoffs.