Nets Dorian Finney Smith To Sit Out At Pelicans With Ankle Injury

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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) ruled out Monday at Pelicans
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Nets' Dorian Finney-Smith to Sit Out at Pelicans With Ankle Injury

Key Points

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  • Brooklyn Nets' forward Dorian Finney-Smith has been ruled out of Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to an ankle injury.
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  • Finney-Smith suffered the injury in the Nets' 125-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday.
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  • The Nets are currently 29-26, good for eighth place in the Eastern Conference.

    • Injury Details and Impact

    According to the Nets, Finney-Smith is dealing with a right ankle sprain. The severity of the injury is unclear, but he is expected to miss multiple games.

    Finney-Smith has been a key contributor for the Nets this season, averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He is also one of the team's best defenders, known for his ability to guard multiple positions.

    The Nets will be without Finney-Smith's services as they look to snap a two-game losing streak. They will also be without Kevin Durant (knee) and Ben Simmons (knee). Kyrie Irving is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to personal reasons.

    Upcoming Schedule

    The Nets will face the Pelicans on Monday night in New Orleans. They will then return home to host the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

    The Nets will need to find a way to fill the void left by Finney-Smith's absence. They will likely turn to Royce O'Neale and TJ Warren to step up in his place.