Hornets forward Gordon Hayward hurt

[Zod]

The Charlotte Hornets’ four-game winning streak ended with a thud and an injury to a significant player.

The Dallas Mavericks jumped on the Hornets early at Spectrum Center for a 104-93 victory, ending the Hornets’ longest winning streak in two seasons. Mavericks star Luka Doncic dominated, with 34 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists.

Of potentially greater importance long-term, Charlotte small forward Gordon Hayward, who has played at an All-Star level, left the game in the third quarter with a left hip strain. He did not return after scoring 16 points.

Hayward, a free-agent acquisition of huge impact, is the Hornets’ leading scorer in a 6-6 start, averaging 22.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and four assists.

Terry Rozier led the Hornets in scoring with 18 points and added six rebounds. P.J. Washington had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

 

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I saw a lot of concern over his health when he was signed. This doesn't exactly quell those concerns. 

[Zod]

It looks like Hayward is day to day and is expected to travel with the team, so thats good news. 

[bLACKpANTHER]

every time Hayward gets a hangnail, Hornets fans be like:

and then the surgery to fix the hangnail is successful:

[Shocker]

Whew, good news it isn’t serious.  He has been seriously balling lately.  Great signing.

[Captain Morgan]

second minor injury already.  does he have a history of this?  

[nctarheelreincarnated]

1 hour ago, Captain Morgan said:

second minor injury already.  does he have a history of this?  

Weirdly enough, not minor injuries. Just MAJOR injuries. But hey, I'll take some minor injuries if he's able to at least play at least 90-95% of the games. 

[Scott12345]

We need Hayward on the court tonight

[Scott12345]

2 hours ago, TSLA said:

This could actually be a blessing in disguise. I love our roster but do believe that we need another draft. I know that some guys hate to lose, throw games away or tank. This team could be something very special if we can land Jalen Green or Mobley. 

I want to make the playoffs this yr...if things go well we could finish 5th or 6th, well 6th is likely our ceiling

[Scott12345]

1 minute ago, TSLA said:

I rather have a high pick. Mobley alone could make us a top 5 team in the East.

I get it....

[Rockahype]

2 minutes ago, TSLA said:

I rather have a high pick. Mobley alone could make us a top 5 team in the East.

We definitely need to address the paint. LaMelo damn near leads the team in rebounds.

[WUnderhill]

2 hours ago, TSLA said:

This could actually be a blessing in disguise. I love our roster but do believe that we need another draft. I know that some guys hate to lose, throw games away or tank. This team could be something very special if we can land Jalen Green or Mobley. 

I’m fine with losing as long as we are using minutes to develop talent like Lamelo and Vernon Cary. Losing while giving the Martin twins 30+ minutes makes me want to break things.

[Scott12345]

37 minutes ago, Rockahype said:

We definitely need to address the paint. LaMelo damn near leads the team in rebounds.

Biz...he has brick hands

[Rockahype]

Well the good news is Haywards back and looking good so far. 

[Scott12345]

21 pts in 1st half...4 in second half