'Concerns of an injury': Fears Ben Simmons could have a serious lower back injury
After leaving the Philadelphia 76er's game against the Milwaukee Bucks earlier today with a back injury, Australian Ben Simmons will undergo an MRI tomorrow with fears it could be something serious.
The 76ers were thrashed 119-98, courtesy of a monster performance from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who finished the match with 31 points, 17 rebounds and eight assists.
But midway through the first quarter, Simmons was forced out of the match after he aggravated a lower back injury.
Lower back tightness kept the Aussie out of Philadelphia's win over the Brooklyn Nets last Friday.
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Senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski told ESPN an emotional Simmons was scene after leaving the x-ray room at the Fiserv Forum.
According to a number of his sources, Wojnarowski reports there's growing concern surrounding the nature of his injury.
"Amid concerns of an injury, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will undergo an MRI on his lower back on Sunday, league sources tell ESPN," Wojnarowski said.
"Sources described Simmons as emotional upon leaving the X-ray room at the Fiserv Forum late Saturday.
"There is some level of concern surrounding the possible nature of the injury, league sources tell ESPN. A clearer picture is expected after testing on Sunday in Philadelphia."
