Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey exited Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz when he appeared to suffer a head injury after falling hard to the floor on a drive to the basket.
The second-year standout was on the ground for the duration of a full trip down to the Sixers' end of the floor and back before a timeout could be called and he was tended to by medical staff.
During the scary scene, Maxey, 21, appeared dazed and seemed to bend his arms in such a way that would indicate the fencing response, a symptom of brain injury commonly seen in concussed athletes.
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Thankfully, Maxey appeared to be OK when he was getting to his feet, talking and even joking with teammates and team trainers. Cameras showed him walking to the locker room -- where he was presumably examined for concussion symptoms -- under his own power.
But incredibly, and to the concern of many on Basketball Twitter, Maxey made his return to the game after only a brief visit to the locker room.
Upon Maxey's announced return to the game, the Sixers fans at Wells-Fargo Center gave him a loud cheer.
The Kentucky product has endeared himself to Sixers supporters with his all-out style of play, which was on full display when he dove headlong for a loose ball along the baseline in the second half.
Maxey finished with 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting in 26 minutes. The Jazz pulled away in the second half for a comfortable 22-point victory.
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