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Alperen Sengun left the Rockets’ game Saturday against Dallas only 1:04 into play after spraining his right ankle. He did not return before halftime.
The injury could interrupt a career year for Şengün. After making his first All-Star Game last year, he entered Saturday averaging career highs in points per game (22.6), while leading the Rockets in rebounds (9.3) and assists (6.7). He is a major reason why Houston is off to a 21-11 start, good for fourth in the Western Conference.
The New York Knicks have provided an injury update on forward Josh Hart, who has missed four straight games with a sprained right ankle.
Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, who has undergone two surgeries to repair stress fractures in his left ankle, is not expected to participate in both legs of any back-to-backs this season.
The four-game winning streak for the Rockets (21-11) is now over, and both of Houston’s primary centers are dealing with right ankle sprains.
Anthony Chiang: Pelle Larsson (ankle) and Tyler Herro (toe) did not practice and won’t travel to Detroit for tomorrow’s game vs. Pistons. Simone Fontecchio (ankle inflammation) also did not practice. But Fontecchio will travel today.
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting Indianapolis Colts due to knee and ankle injuries. Lassiter has four interceptions, 17 passes defensed and 91 tackles in 16 games during his second NFL campaign.
An ankle injury couldn’t stop Miles McBride’s motion. The Knicks’ backup guard, known primarily as “Deuce,” suffered a left ankle sprain in early December against the Orlando Magic, but after three weeks on the shelf, McBride is back like he never left.
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Blues forward Pius Suter suffered a right ankle injury Saturday against the Nashville Predators and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the club announced Monday.
LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac is available to return to action for Saturday's home game against the Boston Celtics. Zubac wasn't listed on the Clippers' injury report ahead of the game.