The Mavericks suffered another blow in their 133-96 loss to the Rockets in the regular season when guard Dante Exum suffered a broken bone in his left hand in the second quarter and was forced to leave the game.
According to Shams, Exum left the game in the second quarter with an injury, and the Mavericks announced later that he had a left-hand injury and would not return for the game. The latest news shows that Exum suffered a broken left hand, the current return date is not set. That means he could miss many of the next games and could even be at risk of being reimbursed for the season.
In the game, Exum played six minutes as the starter, making one of three shots and scoring two points. However, his departure from the game was a heavy blow to the Mavericks.
It is worth noting that the Lone Ranger team has had several major players injured recently. Kyrie Irving and Phil Profper have been confirmed out for the season, while Anthony Davis, Drake Lafley and Daniel Gafford remain sidelined with injuries. Exam’s injury has made the Lone Ranger’s lineup more stretched, with only eight players left to play.
The rash of injuries to the Mavericks has undoubtedly made the team’s game extremely difficult. They will need other players who can step up and take on more responsibility to cope with the shortage of personnel in future tournaments. At the same time, the team also needs to adjust its tactics and lineup as soon as possible to adapt to the current predicament.
For Exum, this injury is undoubtedly a heavy blow. He needs to actively recover the next time and strive to return to the game as soon as possible. We also hope that Exum can recover soon and bring more wonderful performances to the fans.
