MIAMI – The Miami Heat’s victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 on Saturday was a bittersweet one as veteran guard Victor Oladipo suffered a potentially serious left knee injury late in the game (Sports Illustrated). This is not the first time Oladipo has had to leave a game on a stretcher. However, this time, he refused to be taken off the court in a stretcher (NBA.com).
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was visibly upset about Oladipo’s injury, stating that he felt like throwing up (CBS Sports). Oladipo was escorted off the court by trainers after falling on a layup attempt with just 3:56 remaining in the game (The Athletic).
The injury was a somber finish to the game, even though Miami won the game 121-99, giving them a 2-1 series lead (Yahoo Sports). Oladipo’s injury adds to the growing list of injuries plaguing the first-round series between Miami and Milwaukee (DraftKings Nation).
The Miami Heat took a chance on Oladipo when they traded for him mid-season. They hoped that he would bring depth and offer them another scoring option in the playoffs (Heat Nation). His injury is a big blow to the team, especially since he was finally regaining his form after recovering from a previous injury earlier in the season (Sports Illustrated).
Despite the sadness surrounding Oladipo’s injury, the Heat will have to move forward and prepare for Game 4 on Monday. They now face a tough challenge to advance in the playoffs without one of their key players (AP News).
