I know no one (other than Lin) is more polarizing on this board but sorry to hear about this for Gallo
Danilo Gallinari goes down with knee injury, gets carted off the court
By Eric Freeman | Ball Don't Lie – 11 hours agoThe Denver Nuggets are currently locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers for the third seed in the West. After a disappointing start to the season, the Nuggets have emerged as a possible contender, rattling off an (eventual) 15-game win streak that ended in the last week of March and serving notice to the rest of the conference. Seeding could prove to be a major factor in their playoff fate.
Unfortunately for the Nuggets, it now looks like they might have to set upon their quest without an essential player. With roughly 4:30 left in the second quarter of Thursday night's 95-94 win over the Dallas Mavericks, forward Danilo Gallinari attacked the basket and defender Dirk Nowitzki. As Gallo neared the restricted area underneath the hoop, he planted his left knee, buckled, and took a few awkward steps towards the baseline. Eventually, Gallinari fell to the ground in extreme pain. Shortly after, he was carted off and taken to the locker room.
You can watch the play after the jump. As with all injuries, it's not a particularly pleasant experience. Nevertheless, here it is for the curious (via The Point Forward):