Celtics Forward Injures Knee In International Play

Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari suffered an apparent knee injury during Italy's World Cup qualifier versus Georgia. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, there is fear that Gallinari's injury might be serious.

Italy’s head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco says he fears a serious knee injury for new Celtics signee Danilo Gallinari during tonight’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia … https://t.co/gpNsn13c04
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) August 27, 2022

Fortunately, initial tests on Gallo's knee show his ACL is intact, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. He will get an MRI on Sunday to confirm the diagnosis.

Initial exams on Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari’s left knee show that the ACL is stable, full tests to come with an MRI on Sunday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Good early news.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 27, 2022

The Italian's knee buckled while driving to the basket on the fastbreak. He immediately clutched his knee and writhed in pain.

Below is a video of the injury:

Boston Celtics free agent signing Danilo Gallinari appears to have suffered a serious knee injury during World Cup qualifying. pic.twitter.com/AqblhaWDj6
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) August 27, 2022

Gallinari signed with the reigning Eastern Conference champions after getting waived by the San Antonio Spurs, who acquired the 34-year-old in the deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks.