Hayward to miss 4 weeks with ankle sprain

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is expected to miss four weeks after suffering a Grade 3 right ankle sprain in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, the team announced.

Hayward attempted to secure a defensive rebound with 3:25 remaining in the fourth quarter but rolled his ankle upon landing underneath the Celtics' basket. He was removed from the game during the next break in play and didn't return.

The early timeline will likely sideline Hayward until at least the Eastern Conference finals, if Boston progresses that far. The conference finals are currently scheduled to begin Sept. 15.

The 30-year-old finished with 12 points, four rebounds, four steals, and three assists in 34 minutes Monday. The Celtics held on to defeat the 76ers 109-101 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.