Alex Caruso enters concussion protocol, uncertain for Game 5
Source: Twitter @rob_schaef
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierAlex Caruso is still in concussion protocol, per Billy Donovan. He’s day-to-day and his status is still uncertain for Game 5 – 12:58 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeAlex Caruso is in concussion protocol, per Billy Donovan.
He is experiencing symptoms and his availability will be a day-to-day decision. – 12:58 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDonovan says Alex Caruso is in concussion protocol, status for Game 5 uncertain. #Bulls – 12:58 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefAlex Caruso has entered concussion protocol, Billy Donovan says. He’s day to day, status for Game 5 on Wednesday uncertain, will find out more tomorrow – 12:58 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAlex Caruso is in concussion protocol, per Billy Donovan. Unsure of status for Game 5. – 12:57 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsAccording to Bulls coach Billy Donovan, Alex Caruso – who left Gm4 with concussion-like symptoms – will be day-to-day after a series of testing. Not sure for GM5. – 12:57 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarciaGrayson says he tried two different ways to reach out to Caruso and tried again after hearing Caruso tell JJ Redick there was no communication – 4:28 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopZach LaVine on Grayson Allen’s big games after what happened during regular season with Alex Caruso: “You gotta give him credit. He’s hitting shots. Obviously, we know what happened. At the end of the day, it’s basketball.” – 4:11 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryBilly Donovan says the Bulls still are trying to figure out if Alex Caruso has a concussion. pic.twitter.com/pknvSCIILJ – 3:50 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsBilly Donovan said Alex Caruso wanted to go back in the game, but the nose was bleeding so that was a no. He showed some minor concussion symptoms, but was still going through testing. Status for Game 5 will be known later. – 3:49 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefBilly Donovan said medical is still examining Alex Caruso for a concussion. Status moving forward unclear – 3:48 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBilly Donovan said he didn’t think Jevon Carter’s inadvertent hand to Alex Caruso’s face was a flagrant play at all. Said Caruso wanted to come back in before he started bleeding. Game 5 status unknown. – 3:48 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSportsDonovan says he thinks the medical staff is still trying to determine if Caruso has a concussion. Status for Game 5 is unknown. #Bulls – 3:47 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski#Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says they’re not sure yet if guard Alex Caruso has a concussion. Donovan didn’t think it was a flagrant play. – 3:47 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBucks 119, Bulls 95
LaVine 24 pts, 13 assists, 5 rebs
DeRozan 23 pts
Williams 20 pts, 10 rebs
Caruso facial injury; didn’t finish game
Giannis 32 pts, 17 rebs, 7 assists
Allen 27 pts (6-7 from 3)
Holiday 26 pts, 7 assists – 3:32 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsLike I learned at Kent State, it is now being called a concussion protocol for Caruso. – 2:54 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopBulls PR confirms @Adrian Wojnarowski Tweet that Alex Caruso is being examined for a concussion. – 2:51 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierBulls say Alex Caruso (facial injury) will not return to Game 4 – 2:35 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefAlex Caruso (facial injury) will not return, per Bulls PR – 2:35 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrewsAlex Caruso has a facial injury and will not return to Game 4 against Milwaukee, the Bulls say. – 2:35 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeAlex Caruso will not return to the game tonight. – 2:35 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryAlex Caruso will not return. – 2:35 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsAlex Caruso out for the game, according to Bulls PR. – 2:34 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefAyo Dosunmu, who started first half in place of banged-up Alex Caruso, just hit back-to-back 3s to ignite the UC and prompt a Mike Budenholzer timeout
65-54 Bucks, 7:41 Q3 – 2:31 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsThe fact that Caruso isn’t on the bench could mean he’s protocol testing after blow to the head area … I did take a health class at Kent State. – 2:30 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollierAya Dosunmu starts the second half in place of Alex Caruso, who got hit in the face at the end of the second half – 2:24 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsAyo starts for Caruso. Waiting for update. – 2:23 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberryAyo Dosunmu is starting the second half in place of Alex Caruso, who left late in the first half after an inadvertent shot to the face. – 2:23 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAyo Dosunmu is starting the 2nd half in place of Alex Caruso – 2:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarskiMisread some text on the jumbotron during the timeout – no review for Alex Caruso’s bloodied face.
#Bucks lead 54-41. – 2:05 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoopAlex Caruso checks out after taking inadvertent Carter hand to face, which drew blood. – 2:04 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaefAlex Caruso just caught a forearm from Jevon Carter. Was on ground for a few seconds but back up and getting his bleeding nose touched up – 2:04 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeCaruso with a bloody nose after catching a hand to the face on the sideline – 2:03 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoopsCaruso caught one in the face. Looked unintentional … but intent doesn’t change the crime. – 2:03 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBABeautiful ATO by Bulls, knowing they’d load to DeRozan, so Caruso could screen Giannis to get Vuc wide open on the lane with no help as Caruso’s man Holiday had loaded to DeRozan – 1:48 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoeCaruso pushes ahead to DJJ for a transition dunk, then grins as the Bulls cut the deficit to one point.
Bulls already have their highest number of fast break points in any game in this series — in the second quarter. – 1:41 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollingerEvery time I watch Caruso play the Lakers’ 2021 offseason becomes 10% more hilarious. – 1:35 PM
More on this storyline
Julia Poe: Billy Donovan says the Bulls medical staff is still determining if Alex Caruso actually has a concussion. That evaluation will decide his availability going forward. -via Twitter @byjuliapoe / April 24, 2022 Adrian Wojnarowski: Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is undergoing examination for a possible concussion, sources tell ESPN. Caruso has been ruled out for the rest of Game 4 vs. Milwaukee today. -via Twitter @wojespn / April 24, 2022 KC Johnson: Alex Caruso will not return with facial injury, per Bulls PR. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / April 24, 2022