During the Detroit Pistons’ 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic on New Year’s Day, Jaden Ivey sustained a severe leg injury that left fans and players visibly shaken.
With just over 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and Detroit leading 84-79, Ivey and Magic guard Cole Anthony collided while diving for a loose ball. Anthony’s momentum carried him into Ivey’s planted leg, causing Ivey to fall to the floor in obvious pain. He immediately grabbed his left leg and remained on the ground as players and medical staff from both teams rushed to his aid.
Jaden Ivey left game in stretcher after apparent leg injury. Hope he’s ok 🙏 pic.twitter.com/tBiVOScskm
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2025
Pistons’ teammate Ausar Thompson appearing visibly teary-eyed on the bench, and Magic guard Cole Anthony was also in tears as he stood beside Ivey while trainers examined his leg. Fans in the arena chanted Ivey’s name in a show of support as he was stretchered off the court. It was later revealed that Ivey has sustained a broken fibula in his left leg.
Ausar Thompson in tears as Jaden Ivey gets carried off 💔 pic.twitter.com/GcOaWUKATR
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) January 2, 2025
Cole Anthony visibly emotional after diving for a loose ball and injuring Jaden Ivey.
Man, very emotional moment in Detroit. Prayers for Jaden Ivey 🙏 #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/HP35wD2yW9
— Schandy (@D_Schandy24) January 2, 2025
Before the injury, Ivey was having one of his best games of the season, scoring a team-high 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 5-of-6 from beyond the arc. His performance had been a key factor in the Pistons’ win, which brought their record to 15-14, surpassing their win total from last season.
