Cavs’ Tristan Thompson Leaves Arena On Crutches Following Calf Injury Vs. Pacers

Tristan Thompson might be out for a while.

Tristan Thompson Leg Injury News

The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-5) center injured his left calf in Wednesday’s 124-107 home loss to the Indiana Pacers. Thompson was limited to only 15 minutes of play.

Alex Hooper of 92.3 The Fan reported that Thompson left Quicken Loans Arena on crutches. He is reportedly scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday.

Thompson compiled two points and seven rebounds in the loss. He had played in a franchise-record 447 straight games before a sprained thumb sidelined him for a few games last season.

The 26-year-old center — the Cavs’ fourth overall pick out of Texas in 2011 — is averaging 4.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season.

LeBron James also took a hit to the groin from Pacers guard Lance Stephenson while driving toward the basket in the second quarter. Stephenson drew a flagrant 1 foul.

Thaddeus Young scored 26 points for Indiana, and Darren Collison had 25. Each of the Pacers’ five starters scored in double figures and combined for 106 points.

James finished with 33 points and 11 assists.

Cleveland has now lost four consecutive games. The Cavs next visit the Washington Wizards on Friday night, when the Pacers (5-3) visit the Philadelphia 76ers.

OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 05: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers goes up for a shot against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 5, 2016 in Oakland, California.