Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Avoids serious injury Tuesday

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Hardaway (head) underwent a CT scan that returned negative after he exited Tuesday's 123-121 overtime win against Miami in the third quarter, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Hardaway finished with 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes.

The 32-year-old took an elbow to the face and hit the deck hard before being taken back to the locker room in a wheelchair. Hardaway was unable to return while being evaluated for a head injury, and while he required stitches to seal a wound, the results of the CT scan were encouraging. While Hardaway looks like he could avoid an extended absence, he could be at risk of missing Wednesday's game against the Bucks, which would open up more playing time for Malik Beasley and Ron Holland.