Nets' Nic Claxton Sustains Pinky Finger Injury, Undergoes MRI Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton sustained a right pinky finger injury during Friday's 130-126 double-overtime loss to the Celtics. Despite the injury, he finished the game, contributing 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 39 minutes. Claxton reported his finger was 'sore' and 'locking up.' An MRI is scheduled for Saturday morning to assess the severity, with results not immediately available. His status for Sunday's game against the Clippers is uncertain, and Day'Ron Sharpe is a likely candidate to start if Claxton is sidelined.