J.R. Smith Will Play Through Cheekbone Fracture With Protective Mask

To protect the injury, Smith will wear a face mask, starting in New York's Wednesday game against the Sacramento Kings.

Smith was hurt when he attempted a layup and came down awkwardly, with the left side of his head smashing into the leg of Kevin Durant. Smith lay on the ground for a moment and was treated by team personnel, before heading to the bench and spending the remainder of the game on the sideline.