Daniel Gafford, a player for the Mavericks, experienced a lower back injury during a game. He was seen limping off the court and went to the locker room for evaluation. Despite the injury, he later returned to the game. Gafford expressed disappointment in his performance, acknowledging the need to improve.
Daniel Gafford is returning to the game. https://t.co/PmwRvcLXhT
Mavs starting center Daniel Gafford has a lower back injury and is questionable to return.
Mavs say that Daniel Gafford is questionable to return because of a lower back injury
Daniel Gafford is walking gingerly straight to the Mavericks locker room holding his lower back, Lively is checking in for him.
Daniel Gafford in his playoffs debut with the Mavs: 14 mins⌚ 3 pts🪣 0 rebs💪 2 fouls💀 Showing up when it matters the most🔥 https://t.co/c3THMfAQjv
Mavs C Daniel Gafford (3 points, 0 rebounds in 14 minutes): “I didn’t come ready to play. I have to be better.”
Daniel Gafford just returned to the Mavs’ bench. No official update, but he appears to be available. https://t.co/RQZ16jZ3Fy
Daniel Gafford limped to the locker room with a member of the Mavs’ athletic training department trailing him.
After that play, a foul on Norman Powell, Daniel Gafford left the game with a limp and went straight to the locker room.
Daniel Gafford hobbling a bit on the court. He's checking out.