{"id":2123,"date":"2025-02-28T09:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/refs-ignore-injured-wolves-rookie-after-horrific-court-slam\/"},"modified":"2025-02-28T09:21:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:21:23","slug":"refs-ignore-injured-wolves-rookie-after-horrific-court-slam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/refs-ignore-injured-wolves-rookie-after-horrific-court-slam\/","title":{"rendered":"Refs Ignore Injured Wolves Rookie After Horrific Court Slam!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nJaylen Clark was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft. His early career was setback by an Achilles injury incurred during his time at UCLA, causing him to miss the entire 2023-2024 NBA season. He finally made his long-awaited NBA debut in January 2025. This Sunday marked only his second time starting a game, and he was quickly proving to be a valuable asset for a Timberwolves squad plagued by injuries this year.\n<\/p>\n

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\nHowever, a distressing incident occurred in the third quarter of the game. After intercepting the ball, Clark went up against Isaiah Hartenstein and took a severe fall, striking his head on the court. He clutched his head in pain while lying on the floor, yet the game continued around him, culminating in a three-pointer by Anthony Edwards.\n<\/p>\n

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\nStrangely, the game officials did not halt the game immediately following the incident.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Why the hell didn’t the officials stop the game after the bucket??? pic.twitter.com\/ruNwpL5d2t<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \u2014 CJ Fogler (@cjzero) February 24, 2025<\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\n I fell asleep during halftime and I wake up today to Jaylen Clark with a scary injury <\/p>\n

The refs didn\u2019t want to stop play because\u2026?????? pic.twitter.com\/kQWlm0XeOr<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \u2014 Shea Butter (@ButtaSports) February 24, 2025<\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nAdding to the concern was the apparent lack of urgency from the training staff in responding to Clark’s injury. It was Joe Ingles, who was benched at the time, who first approached to check on Clark.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Ugh. Jaylen Clark has had such a great game, so tough to see him in pain like this. He got his head slammed on the ground. <\/p>\n

Good to see him be able to get up, and he\u2019s walking back up the locker room. #Timberwolves<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HNU8lybV3S<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

\n \u2014 Nadine Babu (@NadineBabu) February 24, 2025<\/a>\n <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nClark was eventually assisted to the locker room and was diagnosed with a neck injury by the team.\n<\/p>\n

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\nIn the 18 minutes he played, Clark managed to score 14 points, secure four steals, and grab one rebound. Fans and teammates alike are hopeful for his swift recovery and return to the court.\n<\/p>\n

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