Lamar Patterson had the tape on the right hand and thumb, and it was evident how much of a problem it was when he couldn’t aim straight. To say nothing of struggling with his handle.
It isn’t right to say Pitt is decimated by injuries, but there is a toll at the moment that is rather high. Durand Johnson’s injury has been an issue but plenty of teams can withstand losing their 6th man.
It’s the nagging injuries to Talib Zanna and now Lamar Patterson that are the concerns of the moment.