Claxton Toughs Out Finger Injury, Awaits Imaging Results

Nic Claxton (Brooklyn Nets) played through a right pinky finger injury suffered Friday against the Celtics, wearing a bandage during the Nets' 126-89 loss to the Clippers. He finished with 6 points and 5 rebounds in 24 minutes, showing discomfort after being raked across the hand by Kawhi Leonard in the third quarter. Imaging results for the injury were not yet available, but coach Jordi Fernández praised his willingness to compete.