NBA Playoffs Nets-Bucks: ESPN's Rachel Nichols Reports Update on Kyrie Irving

Rachel Nichols of ESPN reports that Kyrie Irving is in a walking boot, and using crutches.

Rachel Nichols of ESPN reported what she is hearing about Kyrie Irving post-game after he sprained his ankle in Game 4.

The report from Nichols about Irving using crutches and being in a walking boot can be seen in a Tweet that is embedded below. 

I’m told Kyrie was in a walking boot and using crutches after spraining his ankle during today’s Nets-Bucks Game 4. Steve Nash says that x-rays on the ankle were negative and that Kyrie will undergo further testing/evaluation tomorrow.

— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 13, 2021

Irving in pain on the ground during the game can be seen in a photo in a Tweet from Bleacher Report below.

Kyrie down on the court with an apparent ankle injury

Hope he’s okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xTW85xGggj

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 13, 2021

The Nets official ruling of Irving during the game can also be seen below.

Kyrie Irving is out for the remainder of the game due to a right ankle sprain.

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) June 13, 2021

The Brooklyn Nets were 2-point favorites on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday for Game 4, according to FanDuel.

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