Tobias Harris left the Lakers game with a hip injury
The Detroit Pistons (24-8) saw their lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference shrink to just one game after dropping their last two contests. The last thing they need right now is an injury to their starter. But when it rains, it pours. Tobias Harris suffered hip sprain in the first quarter Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers (20-10) and won’t be back, according to The Athletic’s Dan Voike.
Harris dealt with ankle and hip issues earlier in the season, but was able to stay on the court for most of December. While it’s always difficult to speculate on an injury, it’s obviously not ideal when a player is ruled out for the rest of the game well before halftime. The veteran forward ends his night with six points in seven minutes. Who knows what Harris has in store for the Lakers after his hot start.
The Pistons will have to regroup and figure out how to leave LA with a win. They will rely on All-Star guard Cade Cunningham and a rough supporting cast to survive birthday boy lebron james and the Lakers. Detroit has plenty of depth, but head coach JB Bickerstaff values the experience and leadership of Tobias Harris. Having another scorer averaging double figures doesn’t hurt either.
The 33-year-old, who will be a free agent in the offseason, is averaging 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists while shooting 45.0 percent from the field and 32.6 percent from 3-point range. Detroit should know more about his hip injury on Wednesday.
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