Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL tear in his right knee, general manager Sam Presti announced on Sunday.
Maynor suffered the injury during Saturday's 98-95 victory at Houston. He was carried off the court by three of his teammates.
The 2009 first-round draft pick is averaging 4.2 points and 2.4 assists this season.
Royal Ivey and rookie Reggie Jackson will now serve as the primary backup to All-Star Russell Westbrook.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City Thunder backup point guard Eric Maynor will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
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