Mavericks miss J.J. Barea for six weeks due to leg injury

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18/Nov/16 16:18

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The Dallas Mavericks will be without guard JJ Barea for at least six weeks

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

The Dallas Mavericks will be without guard JJ Barea for at least six weeks, as reported by ESPN. The Puerto Rican guard tore a muscle connecting his left calf and Achilles tendon during a Wednesday loss to the Boston Celtics.

This injury comes at a tough period for the Mavericks, who have started the season just 2-8.

Barea, 32, had a satisfying start this season, averaging 16.3 points and 5.4 assists.

Here’s what the player said on the injury: “Thank God there is no damage to the Achilles tendon and no surgery is required. I have a tear in the muscle between my calf and the tendon. I will have to use a walking boot for two weeks and won’t partake in any physical activity for the next month. I estimate that I will be out for about a month and a half. It could have been worse.”

The team had already been battling the injuries of point guards Deron Williams and Devin Harris.

 

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