Pistons' Tim Hardaway Jr leaves game in wheelchair after slamming head on court in scary scene

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Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. was wheelchaired off the court on Tuesday night as a scary scene unfolded after hitting his head on the court. 

Hardaway took a series of nasty hits to his head while playing defense against the Miami Heat. 

The first came from Heat star center Bam Adebayo as he attempted to drive to the basket for a layup. Hardaway was hit in the head by his elbow and went to the ground initially, but he managed to get up. 

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Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr., #8, celebrates during a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. (Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images)

Just after getting up, Hardaway tried to defend a Tyler Herro layup, but he was knocked to the ground. As he went down, Hardaway’s head slammed on the court, causing immediate concern for everyone around him. 

Hardaway attempted to get up by himself, but others around him advised him to leave the game by wheelchair to ensure his safety. 

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Hardaway played 18 minutes for Detroit before suffering his injury. He scored 11 points, going 3-of-6 shooting, to help the Pistons in the 123-121 overtime win.

Hardaway, in his 12th season in the NBA, was traded to the Pistons from the Dallas Mavericks before the start of the season. 

Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr., #8, during player introductions before their preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. (Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images)

He has started all 11 games he has played in, averaging 12.6 points, 1.7