Orlando’s Vince Carter sprains left ankle vs. Nets

By TOM CANAVAN, AP Sports Writer Oct 30, 9:45 pm EDT

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)—Orlando’s Vince Carter(notes) sprained his left ankle in the second quarter against his former New Jersey Nets teammates on Friday and left the game.

A Magic spokesman said Carter’s return to the game in which he scored 16 points was questionable. He was not on the bench for the start of the second half.

Carter was hurt with about 3:05 left in the quarter when he stepped on the foot of former Nets teammate Devin Harris(notes) as he dribbled near the top of the key. The 11-year veteran, who was acquired from New Jersey in the offseason, immediately fell to the floor and clutched his ankle.

Play was not stopped until Yi Jianlian(notes) scored a layup for the Nets at the other end of the floor and the Magic brought the ball back into the frontcourt.

Carter lay on the court for about a minute before limping to the Magic bench. He was briefly treated and then went back to the Orlando locker room.

Carter was having a spectacular game against his former teammates. He drove down the right side of the lane for a slam dunk on the opening possession and shot 5 of 7 in the first quarter for 12 points.

Carter and forward Ryan Anderson(notes) were shipped to Orlando on the day of the NBA draft for Courtney Lee(notes), Rafer Alston(notes) and Tony Battie(notes).

Updated Oct 30, 9:45 pm EDT
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  1. A-Bear
    31. Posted by A-Bear Sat Oct 31 2:08pm EDT

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    Anthony clearly doesn't know that we didn't pay him much of anything, or that he is only out for a few days and will probably play Sunday at Toronto.

    You should never be happy about an injury to anyone, ever. It's bad sportsmanship, and just terrible from a humane standpoint.
  2. Robert
    30. Posted by Robert Sat Oct 31 12:21am EDT

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    post#27 anthony mr.foot in mouth would you really like to check yourself before you post and make yourself look stupid,or just kiss the ring and say my i post king,king would be me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  3. Robert
    29. Posted by Robert Sat Oct 31 12:13am EDT

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    he played 20 games with tor and 57 with nj, ty.please don't try to match stats with me, i am the king of stats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. Robert
    28. Posted by Robert Sat Oct 31 12:11am EDT

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    #27 2004/2005 season he split between the two,11 years retard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. Anthony
    27. Posted by Anthony Sat Oct 31 12:01am EDT

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    Sorry bro but your the retard. Carter played 7 seasons in Toronto and 5 in New Jersey. What is 5+7=? Thats right 12. Hes played 12 seasons. Learn to count. Yes he has appeared in 777 games, but thats through 12 seasons. 64 games a season. Do a little research before you speak. Foot in the mouth syndrome runs ragged around here.
  6. Anthony
    26. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:57pm EDT

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    OK. Vince Carter is the most durable player in the NBA!!!!! Happy now?
  7. Robert
    25. Posted by Robert Fri Oct 30 11:56pm EDT

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    let me help you guys out on the vinsanity tip, # 17 he's only been in the league 11 years, you can't count this year, and # 14 since you made the comparison to pierce and kolby here are the numbers for ya= carter games played 777 for a avg of 71 games played a year not injury prone, points per game 23.5, rebounds 5.5 per, assist 4.3 per and shoots 45% from the field, peirce 813 games played for a avg of 74 games a year, points 22.9,rebounds 6.3,assist 3.9, and 44% shooting, kolby 948 games played for a avg of 73 per year, points 25.1, reb 5.3,assist 4.6, and 45% shooting, so as you can see vinsanity has a career just as good if not better than the both only difference is those two have had the teammates and the coaching to win the rings they have, so before you post dumb @#$% do your homework,retards.
  8. RichardM
    24. Posted by RichardM Fri Oct 30 11:55pm EDT

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    lol no but i can care less what happened 7, 8,9 years ago. his last 5 years he has not been hurt so i think injury prone might be the wrong word. but wow bro calm down dont get all butt hurt...lol....keep hateing its all good!!
  9. Anthony
    23. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:51pm EDT

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    And if you want to get technical, 5 years ago he only played a total of 57 games. Yeah thats real durable right there.
  10. Anthony
    22. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:49pm EDT

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    Ok I'll start making references to players stats for the last five years then if that makes you happy. Nothing before that counts. Richard makes the rules around here. Get a life dude. I said career. You come out and say last 4 years. Hes proven throughout his CAREER that he isn't durable. Ooops I forgot that only the last 5 years count.
  11. RichardM
    21. Posted by RichardM Fri Oct 30 11:44pm EDT

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    Not in the last 5 years he has not...he steppped on someones foot and rolled a ankle..it happens..but what ever keep hateing..
  12. Anthony
    20. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:41pm EDT

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    So I guess since Vince was unhappy in Toronto he got injured right? Then what happens when he becomes unhappy with the Magic? Your holding double standards there fella. Yes I saw the game. I saw the dunks. I'm not taking anything away from Carter. Hes a helluva scorer. But he has durability problems. Thats all I'm sayin.
  13. RichardM
    19. Posted by RichardM Fri Oct 30 11:38pm EDT

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    number 17 did you watch the game to night? guess not cause a old person as you call him could not do what he did tonight or on wensday
  14. RichardM
    18. Posted by RichardM Fri Oct 30 11:36pm EDT

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    Number 17 Did you watch the game tonight? Guess not because a old person as you call him could not do what he did tonight or wensday night, but what ever just keep living in the tronto years were he was unhappy and wanted out..thats all peeps remember..new jersey is a small market team and alot oif peeps out side of new jersey dont watch the guy play
  15. Anthony
    17. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:26pm EDT

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    Comment number 16.. Carter has been in the league for 12 years ok. In his career he only averages 64 games a season. You bring up the past four seasons but why? His career which is 12 years not 4, hes been a very injury prone player. But hey look at the bright side, hes 32, he can only get better.. hahahaha
  16. RichardM
    16. Posted by RichardM Fri Oct 30 11:22pm EDT

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    Wow some of you have know idea what you are talking about in the last 4 years carter has missed 9 games! Not to bad in my book...funny how you cavs fans say carter is old at 32..wtf? what about shaq at 37 or parker at 34?..carter has been playing very well..watch a game or get your facts right be for you post..makes you look stupid
  17. Anthony
    15. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:17pm EDT

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    Joe you can tell your a Magic fan. The Celtics not only signed Rasheed Wallace who stretches the floor and Marquis Daniels who averaged 13.6 ppg last year. But we also signed Shelden Williams, who has by all accounts been very good for the Celtics so far. Makes the Celtics forget about Leon Powe. Also you can have all the depth you want with your bench buddy. We still have the better starting 5.
  18. Anthony
    14. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 11:08pm EDT

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    Comment number 11... "last time I checked Carter was not that old". When did you check, six years ago? The guy is 32. And he hasn't had the kind of career say a Kobe Bryant or Paul Pierce has had. Hes had a very injury prone career. Hes a very old 32. Hes got alot of miles on those knees, why do you think he wears the knee pads like Shaq? I can't say anything about age because I'm a Celtics fan. But my players have proven throughout their respective careers that they are durable. VC hasn't been durable sorry dude.
  19. Joe
    13. Posted by Joe Fri Oct 30 11:04pm EDT

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    Oh yea dont forget about Ryan Anderson who is very underated, Brandon Bass, Matt Barnes, and a fresh Jason William after a year off. Plus the re-signing of Gortat. Pietris off the bench all while Lewis is still suspended. Ha!!!! Who did clevland add??? Shaq=old, Anthony Parker=streaky shooter, and Jamario Moon=no comment. Boston??? Rasheed ok he can strech the floor and oooooooooo Marquis Daniel yeah hes ok but they are not as deep as the Magic thats for damn sure.
  20. Steven
    12. Posted by Steven Fri Oct 30 11:02pm EDT

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    even if he stays healthy he still sucks and orlando will never win
  21. Joe
    11. Posted by Joe Fri Oct 30 11:01pm EDT

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    I smell a bunch of hater, last time I checked Carter was not that old. If you think Shaq is the answer for Cleveland your dead wrong, they will play way to slow and when Lebron goes to the bench so do their point. Ill give Boston their credit they look good. Its just a sprain, Vince will be back and so will the Magic. In the ECF that is. Hi Haters!!!!
  22. Cb
    10. Posted by Cb Fri Oct 30 10:49pm EDT

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    Carter is garbage!
  23. Cb
    9. Posted by Cb Fri Oct 30 10:47pm EDT

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    Thats what happens when your old. Carter does not fit in with the magic, they should have kept Hedo. Dwight Howard has no low post game...Boston and Cleveland in the ECF!!!!
  24. Anthony
    8. Posted by Anthony Fri Oct 30 10:46pm EDT

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    Funny thing is when I posted on a Magic board a few days back an Orlando fan was very naive in telling me that "Vince Carter has been very healthy the past four seasons". Well I guess he forgot the 8 seasons before that. This is a nightmare for Magic fans. You paid this man a lot of money to come in a be your main scoring option. First it will be his ankle, then it will be his knee, then its gonna work its way up to his vagina. Hes a good scorer and all, but hes not a durable player in the least. Frailness must run in his family because T-Mac has the same exact problems. But I'm a happy man today. 3-0 feels good. Go Celtics!!
  25. <i>omarcruz715</i>
    7. Posted by omarcruz715 Fri Oct 30 10:41pm EDT

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    irony?
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