Las Vegas Aces Rookie Kate Martin Suffers Unexpected Injury During Game Against Chicago Sky

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Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin suffered a lower right leg injury during the first quarter of the team's game against Chicago Sky on July 17, 2024.
Martin fell awkwardly after making contact with a defender and was helped off the court by her teammates. She walked back onto the court under her own power but did not return to play.
Martin had been averaging 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game before the injury.
The Aces lost to the Sky without Martin's contribution.
Las Vegas Aces Rookie Kate Martin Suffers Unexpected Injury During Game Against Chicago Sky

Las Vegas Aces rookie Kate Martin suffered a lower right leg injury during the first quarter of the team's game against the Chicago Sky on July 17, 2024. The incident occurred when Martin fell awkwardly after making contact with a defender. Her teammates immediately surrounded her to shield her from cameras and helped her off the court.

Martin was later seen walking back onto the court under her own power, but she did not return to play in the game. The Aces went on to lose 93-85 against the Sky.

The injury came as a blow for Martin, who has been making waves in the WNBA this season with her impressive performances for the defending champions. Before Tuesday's game, she was averaging only 3.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.3 minutes per game.

Despite the setback, Martin's teammates rallied around her, with star player Aja Wilson praising her rookie for being



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    • Kate Martin injured her lower right leg and did not return to play after being helped off the court in the first quarter
    • Aja Wilson had 28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks and 3 steals for Las Vegas
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    • ]Chennedy Carter scored 34 points for Chicago Sky[
    • Angel Reese had 13 points and 10 rebounds for her 16th double-double in the past 17 games
    • Chicago led by as many as 21 points in the second quarter
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    • Kate Martin suffered a lower right leg injury during the Las Vegas Aces game against the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night.
    • Teamates surrounded Martin and shielded her from view with towels as she lay on the court.
    • Martin was helped off the court by training staff but later walked back onto it under her own power.
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    • Kate Martin suffered a lower right leg injury during the first quarter of the Aces-Sky game.
    • Martin was in clear pain and exited the court after falling awkwardly.
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    • She was later pronounced out for the rest of the game.
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    • The Aces shielded Martin from cameras while she was dealing with her injury.
    • Martin was helped to the locker room and kept out of the rest of the game.
    • Fans praised the Aces for their support towards Martin on social media.
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    • ]The Aces shielded Martin from cameras while she was dealing with her injury.[
    • Aces star Aja Wilson stated that they would take care of Martin no matter what and protect her from cameras.
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