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Williams has a mild concussion and will have to pass a series of baseline tests before he’s cleared to return.

There are no details available for Williams other than the fact that he has a “right eye injury.” Avery Johnson said he was “really concerned” about Williams after he was taken to the hospital following his injury. With Shelden Williams and Jordan Williams (concussion) both hurt, Johan Petro will be forced into some serious minutes moving forward.

Rookie Jordan Williams could get a lot of minutes the rest of the way for the Nets.

Shelden Williams left earlier with an eye injury, as the Nets are running out of big men. In other words, it’s Johan Petro time, although he’s probably not good enough to be grabbed in fantasy leagues.

Williams was hit in the eye by the Pacers Tyler Hansbrough, and ran off the court immediately and headed straight for the locker room. The Nets PR staff have said they will have no further updates on Williams until Thursday, and we will update you once we know more. Big man Jordan Williams also got hurt tonight, so Johan Petro could suddenly become a relevant fantasy player.

Shelden went down with a right eye injury in the second quarter and had to be taken to the hospital, while Jordan left in the third quarter due to concussion-like symptoms. With Brook Lopez out, Petro looks to be the only healthy big man left, outside of Kris Humphries. If both Williams’ miss significant time, Petro should start and see heavy minutes. However, owners shouldn’t rush to pick him up, as he’s averaging just five points and three rebounds in six starts this season.

Clearly he’s not going to make every shot attempt going forward and there isn’t a lot to grab onto here. If the Nets decide to give the youngster some run, we’ll let you know.

No other centers really contributed, as the Nets just went with a small lineup for most of the night.

It’s nice to see the Nets giving their rookie some run late in the season, but it’s doubtful he accumulates any fantasy value during the remainder of this season. Plus, the Nets only play three times next week. Avoid.

Williams is dealing with a knee injury that will prevent him from playing in this one. Rookie Jordan Williams should once again draw the start at center in his place.