Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green underwent surgery after breaking jaw against Hawks
Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green underwent surgery on Saturday morning after breaking his jaw on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, the team announced on Saturday afternoon.
Green apparently suffered the injury after taking an elbow to the face in the third quarter of their 113-117 win against the Hawks in Memphis, the Grizzlies’ home opener. Green had six points and five rebounds in the game.
UPDATE: JaMychal Green suffered a broken jaw after receiving an elbow to the face from an opposing player during the third quarter of yesterday’s game against the Hawks. Green underwent a surgical stabilization procedure this morning and is expected to make a full recovery.
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) October 20, 2018
According to Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com, Green will miss about one month while recovering from the injury.
Literally tough break for JaMychal Green, who broke his jaw last night against the Hawks. Green underwent procedure Saturday. Hearing he will be held out about a month before resuming basketball-related contact work.
— Michael Wallace (@MyMikeCheck) October 20, 2018
The 28-year-old, who is in his fifth season in the league, averaged 10.3 points and 8.4 rebounds in 55 games for the Grizzlies last season.
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