The Dallas Mavericks lost their starting center for the season on Jan. 21. Dwight Powell went down with a non-contact injury and had to be helped off the floor. It turned out to be a ruptured Achilles. The 28-year-old underwent surgery and faces a lengthy rehab before returning to the court.
The Mavs have some experience with Achilles injuries. They signed Wesley Matthews as he was rehabbing from a torn one in 2015. J.J. Barea also suffered a similar injury last season. The veteran point guard was ready to go by opening night which was incredible.