Kemba Walker suffers concussion against Nuggets

FILE – NOVEMBER 18: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics reacts after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the final moments of the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 18, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP

Boston guard Kemba Walker was diagnosed with a likely concussion after being stretchered off the court during the second quarter of the Celtics’ 106-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

Walker had his head down and collided head first into the stomach of teammate Semi Ojeleye with just over three minutes remaining in the first half.

Walker lay motionless for a few minutes and paramedics put a neck brace on him before he was eventually removed from the floor.

The club announced after the game that Walker was being examined at a local hospital for a concussion.

The 29-year-old veteran is in his first season with the Celtics, averaging 22.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 14 games.