CLEVELAND (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has no fracture in his right little finger, according to medical tests, coach Nick Nurse said Monday before the team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The All-Star starter was injured in a collision with teammate Adem Bona with 16 seconds remaining 76ers lose 126-116 to the Atlanta Hawks SATURDAY. Maxey immediately grabbed his right hand, tucking it under his jersey as he headed straight to the locker room.
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Maxey, who leads the NBA with 1,767 total points, underwent X-rays and an MRI that showed there was no fracture in his hand. The sixth-year pro had already been ruled out until Tuesday, when Philadelphia hosts Memphis.
“No breaks,” the nurse said. “Now he must consult the hand specialists to determine what happens next.”
Maxey sprained the same little finger last season, which the coach admitted “adds to the worry factor.” He averaged career highs of 29 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 61 games for the 76ers, who fell from the top six in the playoffs to eighth place in the Eastern Conference.
“He seems to be doing well and his morale is good,” the nurse said. “He wants to come back, but he needs to see these people before he takes the next step.”
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