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Celtics’ Avery Bradley likely out for rest of Hawks series

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is likely to miss the rest of his team’s first round series against the Atlanta Hawks
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Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is likely to miss the rest of his team’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, coach Brad Stevens said Sunday. 

Bradley underwent an MRI after suffering a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of his team’s 102–101 loss. 

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According to Stevens, Bradley heard a pop in the hamstring while playing defense. He eventually collapsed running up the court and had to be helped off by team medical staff.

Bradley scored 18 points in 33 minutes.

The Celtics and Hawks play Game 2 on Tuesday.