Golden State Warriors wing Moses Moody suffered a significant, non-contact injury to his left knee during their 137-131 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks.
The incident occurred in the final minute of overtime after a steal. During the game, Moody stole the ball from Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg with 1:13 remaining in overtime.
Unfortunately, Moody’s knee buckled while attempting a dunk, causing him to be taken off the floor on a stretcher. After leaving the field, he was immediately X-rayed.
It was Moody’s first back strain since missing ten games due to a right wrist sprain. Before this injury, Moody was performing well with 23 points and 3 steals.
The injury adds to a growing list of medical setbacks for the Warriors, who are already playing without stars Jimmy Butler III and Stephen Curry.
The Warriors have lost Jimmy Butler III to a torn ACL. Stephen Curry has missed the last 22 games due to a persistent problem with his right knee.
“We don’t know what it is, but it sure looks bad,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.
Moody is currently in his fifth season averaging a career-high 11.9 points, and is in the first year of a $39 million contract extension.
