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Nets PG Chris Chiozza undergoes right hand surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard Chris Chiozza (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena.  Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Point guard Chris Chiozza, who is on a two-way contract with the Nets, underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair a fractured third metacarpal of his right hand, the team announced in a press release.

Brooklyn didn’t set a specific timeline for Chiozza’s recovery, stating that more information on his status will be provided as it becomes available. However, it sounds like he’ll probably miss an extended period due to the hand injury.

Chiozza has appeared in 22 games this season, averaging 4.0 PPG and 3.0 APG in 10.5 minutes per contest as a depth piece for the Nets. He has seen most of his minutes either during garbage time or when Brooklyn’s backcourt has been hit particularly hard by injuries.

Chiozza is one of seven Nets players who has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game vs. the Sixers. Kevin Durant (left hamstring injury management), James Harden (right hamstring strain), LaMarcus Aldridge (illness), Blake Griffin (left knee injury management), Tyler Johnson (right knee soreness) and Spencer Dinwiddie (partial right ACL tear) are also unavailable for the showdown between the East’s top two teams.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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