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Gabby Williams and Nika Muhl share a beautiful moment after a knee injury scare abroad

The Seattle Storm's season came to an end after they were defeated in the first round of the playoffs by back-to-back WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces. Since then, several players have traveled abroad to continue playing.

Storm players Gabby Williams and rookie Nika Muhl were among the players who chose to play overseas during their WNBA offseason.

Williams plays for Turkish club Fenerbahce, while Muhl plays for their top rivals Besiktas. On Thursday, the two teams met in the EuroLeague SuperCup and a terrible scene ensued.

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Muhl apparently suffered a knee injury and let out blood-curdling screams that could be heard throughout the arena. She burst into tears and was carried off the court. Eventually, Muhl returned to the bench to be with her teammates as the game ended.

Nika Muhl, WNBA, Seattle Storm

Screenshot via EuroLeague Women/YouTube

After the game, which Fenerbahce won 79:63, the WNBA teammates experienced a beautiful moment.

Williams walked over to Muhl and the two hugged on the bench.

Gabby Williams, Nika Muhl, WNBA, Seattle Storm

Screenshot via Gabby Williams Loops/X

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Gabby Williams, Nika Muhl, WNBA, Seattle Storm

Screenshot via Gabby Williams Loops/X

When Muhl initially fell to the ground in pain, Williams rushed to her side and tried to comfort her until the medical team rushed onto the court.

Before the injury, Muhl made the most of her time on the pitch and got off to a good start. Muhl, who made her first start for Besiktas earlier this week, had 11 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals.

Thursday's game was played without fans in the arena following an incident the day before. During Wednesday's clash between the two rivals, fans lit flares and threw them onto the field, driving players back to their respective locker rooms.

There is no information about the severity of Muhl's injury. , but hopefully she can make a full and quick recovery.

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