Tim Hardaway Jr.’s Tribute in Dallas Cut Short by Sudden Injury!

On a recent Friday night, the Detroit Pistons were guests at the Dallas Mavericks’ home court. This game marked the first return of Tim Hardaway Jr. to Dallas following his off-season trade to Detroit in exchange for Quentin Grimes. Hardaway had been with the Mavericks for over five seasons, contributing significantly to their journey to the NBA Finals last year.

During the game, the Mavericks paid homage to Hardaway with a video tribute that was shown during the first official game timeout. However, the evening took a sour turn when Hardaway sustained an ankle injury in the second quarter, necessitating assistance for him to leave the court.

For those who believe the Mavericks are cursed this season, the events of the evening might seem like further proof. The team has been plagued by injuries, sparking conversations about potential forfeits. The irony of a well-regarded former player getting injured right after being celebrated with a tribute video certainly adds to the sense of misfortune.

Fortunately for Hardaway, he has found a new beginning in Detroit, a team showing signs of improvement and making a playoff push for the first time since 2019. This season, he has been contributing an average of 10 points over 28 minutes per game.

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