Overview
- Claxton injured his right pinky during Friday’s 130-126 double-overtime loss to the Celtics, briefly exited, then returned.
- He finished with 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 39 minutes, saying the finger felt sore and was locking up.
- He is scheduled for X-ray and MRI evaluation on Saturday, with local reporting indicating results are not expected immediately.
- The Nets fly to California at midday ahead of Sunday’s game at the Clippers, which could push imaging or results to later in the trip.
- If Claxton is ruled out, Day'Ron Sharpe is expected to start at center, with Sharpe providing steady backup production this season.