Mercury’s Shey Peddy leaves flooring on cot in frightening scene after obtaining struck by elbow joint

Phoenix Mercury guard Shey Peddy experienced a terrifying injury in the 2nd quarter on Saturday evening as the interplay the Seattle Storm.

Peddy was struck in the head by an elbow joint with concerning 1:34 continuing to be prior to halftime. She was down on the court and also a cot appeared to eliminate her. The Mercury claimed Peddy had motion in her arm or legs and also was required to the healthcare facility for additional assessment.

“Shey Peddy sustained a concussion in tonight’s game and was transported to the hospital,” the group included a later upgrade. “All tests came back negative and she will be home tonight. Shey is in good spirits and was following the end of the game.”

Peddy got in the WNBA prior to the begin of the 2012 period. The Chicago Sky chose her in the 2nd round of the draft with theNo 23 general choice. However, she really did not right away play in the WNBA. She was forgoed and also jumped about overseas prior to authorizing with the Washington Mystics in 2019.

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The Mystics traded Peddy to the Mercury in the center of the 2020 period and also she has actually existed since.

This period, she’s shown up in 18 video games and also is balancing 5.2 factors and also 1.8 aids per video game.

Seattle won the video game 97-91 many thanks to a Sami Whitcomb three-pointer with under 30 secs to play and also Jewell Loyd’s 32 factors.

The Associated Press added to this record.