Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson suffered a Grade 2 right ankle sprain on Wednesday in a win over the Charlotte Hornets, head coach Ime Udoka said.
Thompson endured the injury in the third quarter after the 20-year-old appeared to step on the foot of a defender. He looked to be in immediate pain afterward but eventually left the court and was able to walk to the locker room without assistance.
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He recorded four points, one rebound and one assist in 13 minutes.