Head coach Kestutis Kemzura expresses concern as Arturs Zagars' knee injury appears to be serious.
Wolves Vilnius point guard Arturs Zagars sustained a potentially severe knee injury during a Lithuanian Basketball League game against Lietkabelis Panevezys on Saturday night.
With 2:01 left until the end of the first overtime, Zagars penetrated the rim but planted his left leg awkwardly, resulting in what appeared to be a significant knee setback even before colliding with an opponent.
After the 105-108 double-overtime loss, Wolves head coach Kestutis Kemzura expressed concern about Zagars' injury, stating, "So far, it looks quite serious, and I hesitate to make any further comments. Examinations will be done, and then we will know."
The 23-year-old guard, who scored 21 points in 22 minutes, lay on the court in visible pain for a few minutes.
Eventually, he left the court with the help of Wolves' medical staff, unable to put any weight on his left leg.
Zagars, playing on loan from Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, had secured a three-year deal with the EuroLeague powerhouse following an impressive performance in the FIBA World Cup 2023.
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