J.R. Smith appears to once again have been bitten by the injury bug as he was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Pacers with another ailment.
The Cavaliers shooting guard was unable to participate in the second half of Game 2 of Cleveland’s first round series versus Indiana due to a left hamstring injury, as reported by FOX Sports Ohio’s Allie Clifton.
Left hamstring injury for @TheRealJRSmith .. WILL NOT return. #Cavs
— Allie Clifton (@FSOAllieOop) April 18, 2017
Understandably, Smith did not look happy to be on the sideline.
.@FSOAllieOop reports JR Smith will not return tonight (hamstring) pic.twitter.com/psXBpl5MAb
— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) April 18, 2017
Smith missed almost three months earlier this season after suffering a fractured thumb on his right hand. Hopefully, this injury does not keep him sidelined for an extended period of time as he was an important piece of the Cavaliers’ championship run last season.
