The Mavericks’ list of injured players grew even larger against the Kings, with Hardy exiting the game in the third quarter with what the team announced was a right ankle sprain. He didn’t return to action on Monday.

It was an easy thing to lose in the shuffle of all that has gone on with the Dallas Mavericks in the last month, with each day seeming to bring a new devastating disappointment, but Monday night's injury to star guard Kyrie Irving was not the only tough break for the team on the evening.