Mo Williams out indefinitely with thumb injury

Mo Williams is out indefinitely with an injured thumb. (Issac Baldizon, Getty Images)

The Utah Jazz will be without their starting point guard for a while. The team announced Sunday that Mo Williams has injured his right thumb and will be out indefinitely.

Williams injured the thumb in Utah’s loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. A subsequent MRI revealed damage, but it is unknown exactly what the injury is or how long it will keep Williams out of action.

Williams is averaging 12.9 points and 6.7 assists in his first season with the Jazz. Jamaal Tinsley will start in Williams’ place.

Jazz announce Mo Williams is out indefinitely with injury to right thumb. Jamaal Tinsley starts in his place.—
Bill Oram (@tribjazz) December 23, 2012

Williams underwent MRI on Sunday in Orlando. MRI only revealed damage. Williams will be evaluated by team orthopedist in SLC.—
Bill Oram (@tribjazz) December 23, 2012