Tim Hardaway Jr. is dealing with a back injury and will not take the court for the Detroit Pistons. This update comes as the team prepares for their upcoming games without one of their key contributors. The Pistons have confirmed that Hardaway Jr. will be sidelined due to this injury.
What It Means
Tim Hardaway Jr.’s absence means the Pistons will be without his average contribution of 10.5 points per game, which ranks him fifth on the team in scoring. He has also been making an impact from beyond the arc, averaging 2 three-point makes per game, placing him third on the team in this category. In games he has played, Detroit averages 111.4 PPG compared to 117 PPG when he is out, indicating a slight increase in offensive output during his absence. The Pistons have a record of 16-17 with Hardaway Jr., and are currently 3-1 without him.
