Raptors' Bosh to miss game with broken facial bones
CLEVELAND -- Toronto forward Chris Bosh will miss the Raptors' game against Boston with broken facial bones.
The team said Bosh remained in Cleveland on Wednesday after being hospitalized overnight. The Raptors are expected to provide an update on the All-Star later in the day.
Toronto's leading scorer sustained a "maxilla and nasal fracture to the right side of his face" when he was accidentally struck by Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamsion's elbow in the opening minutes of Tuesday night's 113-101 loss to Cleveland.
As play continued, a dazed Bosh got to his knees as blood dripped from his mouth and nose area. When there was finally a whistle, medical personnel from both teams went onto the floor to attend to Bosh, who was in obvious pain.
Bosh had a CT scan that revealed the fractures.
The Raptors enter Wednesday night's home contest against the Celtics with a one-game lead over Chicago for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Bosh is averaging 24.3 points and 11 rebounds for the Raptors, who entered the game holding the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has a tough week ahead. After the Cavaliers, they host Boston on Wednesday and are at Atlanta on Friday.
On Sunday, they'll host the Chicago Bulls, who trail them by one game in the standings.