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Raptors' Ekene Ibekwe OK After Summer League Scare

7/15/2009 10:19 PM ET By Gary Washburn

    • Gary Washburn
Ekene IbekweLAS VEGAS -- The lightheartedness of the NBA summer league was halted Wednesday when Toronto's Ekene Ibekwe was hurt making a game-saving block during the Raptors' 74-73 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix's Goran Dragic drove in the final seconds and his layup attempt was blocked by Ibekwe, who was undercut by Dragic. Ibekwe's chin crashed to the floor. Ibekwe was immobilized and taken off the court in a stretcher and rushed to a UMC Medical Center. He did not sustain any serious injuries, but it is uncertain if he will play in the remaining game for the Raptors.

Iwezke, who played last season in Turkey, finished with seven points and 11 rebounds in 23 minutes for the Raptors.

Dragic dribbled the ball for several seconds and instead of pulling up for an open jumper, he darted toward the basket and the 6-foot-9 Iwezke leaped for the game-securing block but was flipped by Dragic's sprawling body.

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