Ajay Mitchell injury updates: latest news on Thunder guard after exiting game 3 vs. Spurs

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In the second half of Friday's Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs , Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell mysteriously left the game. He had just gotten into a brief altercation with Devin Vassell after a hard foul, but a replay showed he may have landed awkwardly on his previously injured quad. He had some difficulty with the same leg during Wednesday's Game 2, and the injury may have flared up again during Friday's game.

Here's the latest on whether OKC's guard is hurt. NBA PLAYOFFS HQ: Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracket Ajay Mitchell injury updates Shortly into the third quarter of Friday night's Game 3, Mitchell headed back to the bench after a brief scuffle with Devin Vassell. Just before that, he was seen landing a bit awkwardly after a hard foul on Stephon Castle.

Here is a clip of the situation and Mitchell walking back to Oklahoma City's bench. Ajay Mitchell is HURT vs the Spurs after a contact injury in Game 3. 🚨 🤕 After committing a flagrant foul on Stephon Castle, Ajay Mitchell has seemed to reinjure his thigh/quad issue, with him going to the locker room for evaluation.