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Nikola Vucevic injury: Celtics center leaves Mavericks game with broken finger
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Nikola Vucevic suffered a fractured right index finger in the first quarter of the Celtics game against the Mavericks on Friday night. The big man suffered the injury midway through the first quarter after coming off the bench. He immediately went to the locker room at the next timeout after suffering the injury with team trainers before undergoing x-rays. Luka Garza replaced him in the game. Boston ruled him out for the remainder of Friday's game against the Mavericks.
The Celtics acquired Vucevic at the trade deadline from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a second-round pick and Anfernee Simons . He took over a backup center role, averaging 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds in 11 appearances for Boston before Friday's game. The 35-year-old has been very durable throughout his career, playing over 70 games in every season dating back to 2020-21.
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Without Vucevic available for the interim, the Celtics are likely to turn back to Luka Garza for heavy minutes in a backup center role. Rookie center Amari Williams could also factor in if Vucevic has to miss extended time. Boston currently has just 12 players on their active roster but will be able to fill those spots later this month as they try to stay below the luxury tax line.
The Celtics will next update Vucevic's status on Saturday ahead of the team's game against the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.
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