Nikola Vucevic Sidelined with Right Ring Finger Fracture: Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Update

Nikola Vucevic Sidelined with Right Ring Finger Fracture: Celtics vs. Mavericks Game Update

Nikola Vucevic will not be able to continue playing in the Celtics vs. Mavericks game due to a right ring finger fracture. The Celtics made the announcement during the second quarter of the game. Vucevic left the court after just two minutes of play on Friday, holding his hand. Luka Garza took over for him for the rest of the quarter. This injury occurred shortly after Jayson Tatum made his comeback after a long absence due to an Achilles tendon injury last year. Vucevic has played 11 games for the Celtics since being traded from the Bulls in exchange for Anfernee Simons. In those games, he has averaged 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 23.5 minutes. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.