Jaden Hardy Steps Up for Dallas Mavericks Amid Luka Doncic’s Absence

Jaden Hardy has been thrust into a more prominent role for the Dallas Mavericks due to the absence of star player Luka Doncic. In recent games, Hardy has seen increased playing time and opportunities to contribute significantly to the team’s offense.

In the Mavericks’ latest game against the Miami Heat on Sunday, November 24, Hardy and fellow guard Quentin Grimes were expected to fill the void left by Doncic. However, both players struggled with their shooting, which impacted the team’s performance. Despite this, Hardy has shown promise in previous games, particularly in the playoffs where he averaged 4.2 points, 0.9 assists, and 0.8 rebounds per game.

Coach Jason Kidd‘s decision to keep Spencer Dinwiddie in the game for extended minutes, despite his poor shooting performance, has raised questions. Dinwiddie played 28 minutes against the Heat, finishing 1-12 from the field and 0-9 from the 3-point line. This decision was criticized as it seemed to hinder the team’s chances of securing a win.

Hardy is set to start again for the Mavericks in their upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, November 26, due to the continued absence of key players. This start will be at the point guard position, highlighting the team’s reliance on him during this period.