PHOENIX — The San Antonio Spurs’ depth at guard took one other hit Sunday when No. 2 decide Dylan Harper suffered a calf damage defending a Nick Richards dunk within the second quarter towards the Phoenix Suns.
The Spurs introduced at halftime that Harper can be out for the remainder of the sport.
Harper appeared to injure his calf upon touchdown below the basket after failing to dam Richards’ dunk, which gave Phoenix a 48-37 lead with 5:02 left within the first half. Harper winced after strolling towards the bench. Upon testing, the rookie headed to the locker room with a member of San Antonio’s medical workers.
The Spurs entered the matchup at Footprint Heart already with out veteran level guard De’Aaron Fox, who hasn’t but performed in a sport this season due to a hamstring damage suffered throughout the summer time earlier than coaching camp.
Harper, 19, performed a complete of 11 minutes towards the Suns and contributed 12 factors on 5-of-8 capturing. He entered the sport fourth on the crew in scoring (14.4), additionally averaging 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 5 video games.