The second metacarpal bone connects the index finger to the wrist, and the third metacarpal connects the middle finger to the wrist. Boxer's Fracture Symptoms.

The Magic have been dealt an early blow to the lineup, as Orlando determined starting center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand.

The third metacarpal, which is what Carter fractured, connects the wrist to the middle finger. It remains to be determined just how much time Carter could miss.

Barnes suffered a fractured third metacarpal bone in left hand and will be out indefinitely, the team announced after its 120-105 home loss to the Golden State Warriors.

AVG time lost for 3rd metacarpal fx's that didn't need surgery: 12 games (31 days) AVG time lost for 3rd metacarpal fx's that needed surgery: 18 games (41 days) — Jeff Stotts (@InStreetClothes) March ...

Raptors say Scottie Barnes has sustained a fracture to the third metacarpal bone of his left hand and is out indefinitely. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2024.