2 min read • March 13, 2022
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DeAndre' Bembry, the Milwaukee Bucks small forward, suffered a torn right knee ACL in Saturday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, according to the ProBasketballDocs.
Bembry was injured when he fouled Jordan Poole on a three-point attempt late in the third quarter.
By video, Bembry jumped to challenge the shot, then made contact with Poole and landed awkwardly on his right leg.
His knee shifted to the side and he stayed down grabbing his knee before walking to the locker room with the help of teammates.
The 27-year-old was seen after the game on crutches with a big brace on his right knee and likely has damage to his MCL along with the ACL tear. Head coach Mike Budenholzer said after the game that Bembry would undergo an MRI, but didn't provide any other details.
Shortly after it's confirmed by MRI, Bembry will undergo surgery and his season will be over.
Bembry played 48 games with the Nets this season and 8 games with the Bucks. The defensive specialist joined the Milwaukee in February to add depth to the bench after Pat Connaughton suffered a broken hand.
Bembry's absence likely means more minutes for Jordan Nwora and Wesley Matthews. It also leaves the Bucks' bench shorthanded until Connaughton can return.
The Bucks, 42-26, are second place in the East. They sit 2.5 games behind the Miami Heat and a half game ahead of the 76ers.
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