Jaden Hardy played 34 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Grizzlies, accumulating 17 points (6-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Hardy’s stat line was unsurprising to those familiar with his game. While the absences meant more opportunities for the third-year guard, his inefficiency limits Hardy’s fantasy ceiling. The Mavericks will play Sacramento in the play-in tournament on Wednesday, and Hardy is unlikely to be an impactful rotation member.