Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley will accompany the team for its first two games against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals, but the team is unsure when he might be able to play.
Conley had surgery to repair facial fractures Monday in Memphis and is waiting for the swelling to subside.
Conley left Saturday’s game with 3:04 left in the third quarter after he was inadvertently hit in the head by an elbow from Portland guard C.J. McCollum. Conley was hit in the area between his cheekbone and eye and the blow knocked him to the floor. He remained motionless for several seconds as play continued at the opposite end of the court before play was stopped moments later.
Conley was eventually helped off the court by coaches and trainers while holding a towel over his face. His left eye was swollen as he was taken to the medical facility for further evaluations.