Apr 2, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Jason Kidd Addresses Injury in Mavericks vs Clippers Game

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Apr 5, 2025 5:32 AM ET

The hits just keep on coming for the Dallas Mavericks.

The team entered Friday night's game against the LA Clippers without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dereck Lively II, and Dante Exum. Then, Klay Thompson ended up exiting the game in the first half because of an illness.

Yet, somehow, it didn't stop there for the Mavericks. Reserve guard Jaden Hardy suffered a scary-looking ankle injury in the second half, and he had to be helped off the court.

Mavs guard Jaden Hardy had to be helped off the floor after suffering an apparent leg injury.

Hope he’s okay

(via @TomerAzarly) pic.twitter.com/3izbGNI4ws
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 5, 2025

At no point did it look like Hardy was able to put any weight on his own foot, which didn't look like a good sign. He played 29 minutes before having to leave the game, putting up 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.

Here is video of Jaden Hardy walking to the locker room after getting off the court. Looks like he was walking better on his injured right ankle at this point. pic.twitter.com/NVdXrEllTJ
— Grant Afseth (@GrantAfseth) April 5, 2025

After the game Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd addressed Hardy's scary injury.

"It’s tough because he’s trending in the right direction," Kidd said. "He was one of the guys that was scoring the ball for us tonight and unfortunately twisted his ankle there late and so hopefully it’s not too bad.”

The Dallas Mavericks face off against the LA Clippers again on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday night. One would easily have to imagine that Hardy won't be available for that game. However, one would assume Anthony Davis would be available after missing Friday night's game.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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