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.

Dallas – Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. left Friday night's game at Dallas midway through the second period with a right ankle sprain. Hardaway stepped on the foot of Dallas’ P.J. Washington Jr. and went down with 6:02 left in the half. It was announced he would not return to the game.

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.