Celtics PG Kyrie Irving Leaves Game After Blow to The Head

The Boston Celtics Kyrie Irving left Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets after a blow to the head.

Boston point guard Kyrie Irving left Friday's game against Charlotte less than two minutes into the contest after a blow to the head. 

He is being monitored for possible concussion symptoms. 

#NEBHInjuryReport: Kyrie Irving is out for the remainder of tonight’s game against Charlotte due to a blow to the head and he is being monitored for possible concussion symptoms.

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 11, 2017

Irving was elbowed by teammate Aron Baynes, sending him to the floor. His head began bleeding and he had to be helped into the locker room.

.@KyrieIrving is out for the rest of the @celtics vs. @hornets game (concussion protocol). #GameTime pic.twitter.com/y7QvRkTjFb

— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 11, 2017

Irving is averaging 22.0 points and 2.1 steals per game.

The Celtics are in the midst of a 10-game winning streak, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward was injured in the season opener.