On Thursday night, Kyle Lowry made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in his hometown and ultimately left the game following a violent altercation with center Jericho Sims of the New York Knicks. Early in the second quarter, Lowry drove to the basket and was viciously elbowed in the face by the enormous center.
The former NBA champion from 2019 sprawled out on the floor, writhing in agony. He was heard thudding his feet on the ground and indicating that the play should end.Lowry’s much-anticipated debut was nearly cut short by a disheartening injury that ultimately required stitches. Clearly startled after taking a serious hit to the face, Lowry
The hard-nosed point guard and the tough Philadelphia fanbase had the perfect setup when Lowry arrived in the City of Brotherly Love.
As the club posted on X/Twitter, the arena’s audience showered the native of North Philadelphia with a standing ovation as he arrived for the game in the first quarter.It was early in the second quarter and Lowry was driving to the hoop with authority, giving 76ers fans a taste of that precise kind of playoff energy. According to New York Basketball, Sims attempted a block after making a shot at the rim and inadvertently struck Lowry’s forehead with force.In terms of the game’s outcome, the 76ers were unable to stem the flow of blood on the scoreboard, falling to the Knicks 110-96. Thankfully, Lowry was able to speak following the game and reminisce about his unforgettable debut, which was highlighted by his 11 points on the evening. NBC Sports’ John Clark covered Lowry’s remarks.
The Sixers and their supporters will cross their fingers that Lowry’s injury won’t need him to miss any more games.
In 2022, Matthew earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Brooklyn College. He has previously contributed to SB Nation, Sports Illustrated, and Heavy Sports. Matthew writes screenplays for Empire Sports Media in addition to providing Dexerto with up-to-date NBA, NFL, and boxing news. His specialty is basketball, but he also loves track and field. His email address is matthew.legros@dexerto.com.
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