Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg left the crew’s loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday with a sprained left ankle.
Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd mentioned Flagg initially harm his left foot throughout Monday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets then landed awkwardly on it with 6:01 remaining within the second quarter in opposition to the Nuggets. Flagg grabbed the ankle for just a few moments whereas grimacing in ache.
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Flagg returned later within the second quarter however was clearly combating the damage. He didn’t play within the second half and didn’t return to the bench.
“He stepped on somebody’s foot and so I feel final sport he twisted his ankle, too,” Kidd instructed reporters after the sport. “In order that they determined to carry him for the second half.”
Mavericks middle Daniel Gafford additionally left with an ankle damage. The Nuggets beat the Mavs 118-109.
Flagg has lived as much as his standing because the No. 1 choose within the NBA Draft, averaging 19.1 factors, 6.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Regardless of the Mavericks’ struggles, he’s the favourite for this season’s Rookie of the 12 months award.
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