Kris Dunn was helped off the court during the fourth quarter of Wednesday night’s Chicago Bulls game against the Golden State Warriors after a scary fall face-first following a dunk. After the 119-112 loss at home, Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg said the second-year point guard was being evaluated for a concussion.
Fred Hoiberg said Kris Dunn didn't lose teeth, but he's being evaluated for a concussion now
— Vincent Goodwill (@vgoodwill) January 18, 2018
Dunn exited the game with 2:52 remaining. The frightening scene began with a steal of Klay Thompson that led to a fast-break dunk by Dunn, who then hung on to the rim a little too long and came crashing down face-first on the United Center court. He stayed on the ground for several minutes before going back to the locker room.
WTF Dunn dunks and goes down on his face. Teeth are busted I think. pic.twitter.com/0kyijeXvh0
— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD2_) January 18, 2018
Kris Dunn lands on his face after dunking. Tooth knocked out (I think) #Bulls pic.twitter.com/UvohKzcLkE
— Aldo Soto (@AldoSoto21) January 18, 2018
Although Dunn was left with a bloody mouth, he didn’t loose any tooth, but he may have chipped a few, Hoiberg said.
Fred Hoiberg says Kris Dunn is being evaluated for a concussion. Hoiberg said Dunn didn’t lose a tooth but he definitely chipped a few.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) January 18, 2018
Dunn’s streak of at least eight assists ended at seven games, finishing Wednesday night with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals.
At the very beginning of the game, Golden State rookie Jordan Bell got injured and was removed from the court because of a sprained left ankle. He did not return and will have an MRI on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Bulls will have a couple days off before getting back into action against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at 4 p.m.
UPDATE:
Looks like Dunn doesn’t have any concussion symptoms, but his teeth did get jacked up.
INJURY UPDATE: Kris Dunn chipped and dislocated two front teeth when he fell with 2:52 left in the fourth quarter in tonight’s game. He was also evaluated for potential concussion and at this time is clear of concussion symptoms. He will be re-evaluated tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/mLGEHtLdRX
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 18, 2018