Celtics’ Irving exits after taking elbow to his face

BOSTON  — Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has left their game against the Charlotte Hornets after taking an elbow to the face.
Boston center Aron Baynes’ elbow inadvertently struck Irving in the face when he was landing after a rebound attempt at the 10:10 mark of the first quarter Friday night. Irving fell to the floor and was bleeding from the nose area as he was escorted back to the locker room.
The team says Irving is being monitored for possible concussion symptoms and wil