The Mavericks thanked Hardaway for his time in Dallas by putting together a tribute video which was played during the first official timeout on Friday night. Then, in a cruel twist of fate, Hardaway suffered an ankle injury during the second quarter and had to be helped off the floor.

After leaving Friday's game due to an ankle injury, coach J.B. Bickerstaff is unsure how long the Pistons will be without Tim Hardaway Jr.

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. left the game at Dallas midway through the second period with a right ankle sprain. Hardaway stepped on the foot of Dallas’ P.J.