J.R. Smith suffers hamstring injury, out for rest of Cavs-Pacers Game 2
Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith exited Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers early with a left hamstring injury. He played in the first half, but did not return for the second.
Left hamstring injury for @TheRealJRSmith .. WILL NOT return. #Cavs
— Allie Clifton (@FSOAllieOop) April 18, 2017
According to TNT’s Kristen Ledlow, Cavaliers personnel says that they don’t think Smith’s injury is very serious. Ledlow tweeted out that he will be receiving medical treatment and his official status will be released on Wednesday.
…but he will receive medical treatment tonight and tomorrow, followed by further evaluation. Official word expected by Wednesday. #GameTwo
— Kristen Ledlow (@KristenLedlow) April 18, 2017
Smith has played in just 41 games this season after suffering a thumb injury in December that required surgery.
There is no word on whether or not Smith will return for Game 3 on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Smith had 3 points in 18 minutes of play on Monday.
