RIVERS: Milton has a severe back contusion and is not expected to undergo surgery but will not return to the team anytime soon

Live Bar January 15 news Today the 76ers will play the Celtics at home, and 76ers head coach Rivers was interviewed by the media before the game.

Speaking about Milton, Rivers said: "His back contusion is so severe that he is not expected to undergo surgery, but I really don't think he will be back anytime soon, he still has a long way to go. ”

Commenting on Danny Green's hip injury, Rivers said: "He's been plagued by injuries all season and we need to make sure he recovers to 100%, I don't know because he said he felt good and was missing again after coming back to play a few games, it's a tricky issue. ”

Milton has played in 27 games for the 76ers this season, averaging 10.5 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, and Danny Green has played in 29 games with an average of 6.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.

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