Dirk Nowitzki's injury on the ring finger of his non-shooting hand is not something the Miami Heat players seem too concerned about heading into Game 2. The Heat expect Nowitzki to be himself despite admitting he had a torn tendon in that left ring finger. LeBron James in particular is expecting the same old Dirk.
Dirk Nowitzki Injury Not A Huge Concern For Miami Heat Players
"He's right-handed. He'll be all right," he said of Nowitzki following Game 1. "He shoots the ball extremely well. That left hand is just a guide hand for all shooters. We all know that. It won't affect him. He's still going to be great. He's still Dirk."
Sure, the injury won’t matter much with the actual shot, but it could affect Nowitzki’s ability to get position. Nowitzki likes to use both hands equally to maneuver his body into the perfect position to launch his patented jumper, and that may be a problem with a torn tendon in his left finger. He also likes to go left, and this injury will probably affect his ability to do that.
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