Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward left the court in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers after he was inadvertently hit in the nose.
After the team's 122-117 loss, Hayward told reporters in Indianapolis that he didn't break his nose but did have a headache. Boston coach Brad Stevens said initial tests showed that Hayward had no concussion symptoms.
He will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Boston. The Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
Hayward was making a move toward the basket when he was struck in the face by Pacers forward Doug McDermott's hand with 6 minutes, 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The Celts led 100-96 at the time of his exit.
He finished with nine points, one rebound and three assists in 25 minutes.
It was Hayward's second game since returning from a monthlong absence due to a broken left hand.
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