NaLyssa Smith Suffers Left Knee Injury After 37 Games as Aces Lose Key 11.8-Point Forward
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Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Aug 24
NaLyssa Smith Suffers Left Knee Injury After 37 Games as Aces Lose Key 11.8-Point Forward
3 articles · Updated · Las Vegas Review-Journal · Aug 24
Summary
NaLyssa Smith hurt her left knee on a non-contact play in the third quarter against the Toronto Tempo in Vancouver and had to be helped off the floor.
The injury happened after Jackie Young led Smith with a transition pass off a Jewell Loyd steal; Smith landed awkwardly while trying to gather it and immediately grabbed her knee.
Aces trainers evaluated Smith courtside before escorting her to the locker room, and she could not put weight on her left leg.
Smith has averaged 11.8 points and 6.4 rebounds over 37 games this season and leads the WNBA in field-goal percentage, making the injury a significant blow to Las Vegas.