Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis sprains ankle, helped off court
The New York Knicks have announced that Kristaps Porzingis suffered a sprained ankle during Wednesday night’s home game against the Miami Heat, but, to the relief of Knicks fans everywhere, X-rays turned up negative.
Kristaps Porzingis sprained his right ankle. X-rays were negative. He is available to return.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 30, 2017
After initially announcing he was available to return, the team announced that his night was over.
Medical Update – Kristaps Porzingis will not return.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 30, 2017
Porzingis suffered the nasty-looking right ankle injury when Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow stepped on his foot. Porzingis had to be helped off the court.
Video is below. Be warned. It may be tough to watch if you’re squeamish.
Porzingis to locker room with ankle injury. Bye. pic.twitter.com/V4ALVzGfM8
— Will donate ankle for playoffs (@World_Wide_Wob) November 30, 2017