Terry Rozier was helped off the court after suffering a painful injury late in the Hornets’ game against the Pacers.
The Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets squared off in an Eastern Conference game. The Hornets performed admirably, but Charlotte has suffered a setback when Terry Rozier was hurt late in the contest.
When Rozier collapsed in pain, the Hornets were up 115 to 110. The team discovered the seasoned point guard had a strained groin, so he did not play again in the game.
Thankfully, Rozier was able to leave the court with the assistance of his teammates. His groin strain is a blow to Charlotte’s guard depth.
Rozier erupted for 22 points, six rebounds, and three assists against the Pacers before the injury. These numbers are nearly identical to his season averages. The 29-year-old’s presence will be missed as the Hornets prepare for the In-Season Tournament.
LaMelo Ball is still finding his rhythm with the team after his ankle injury in early 2023. The fourth-year guard is averaging 15.5 points per game, roughly eight points less than he did during the 2022-23 season. However, Ball’s playmaking has been a point so far with his eight assists per game.
Terry Rozier’s efforts against Indiana did not go to waste. The Hornets won the game by one point after LaMelo Ball’s hounding defensive effort on Tyrese Haliburton. Charlotte will use this momentum going into their next matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Hornets can expect veteran point guard Ish Smith to pick up some of the ball-handling duties after Rozier’s exit. Hopefully, Rozier can make a quick recovery from his injury to help Charlotte in their quest to make the Playoffs.
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