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Lonzo Ball says he'll play against Pacers despite sprained left ankle

DENVER -- Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball sprained his left ankle in a 117-85 loss to the Denver Nuggets but said he will be ready to play against Indiana on Thursday.

X-rays on Ball's ankle were negative, and he is considered day-to-day.

Ball injured the ankle late in the second quarter and started the second half, before being removed with 9:36 left in the third quarter. Coach Luke Walton held him out for the remainder of the game.

"I mean, I wanted to play," Ball said.