OKC Thunder center Nerlens Noel went down with a left ankle sprain in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday. In film review, it looked like the ankle went fully over which could mean a high ankle sprain. That’s significant because high ankle sprains tend to take longer to heal.
Nerlens Noel and Donovan go way back:
Asked postgame how severe the injury was Head Coach, Billy Donovan stated they won’t know more until Sunday as per Joe Mussatto of the Oklahoman.
Billy Donovan on Nerlens Noel's ankle injury: "Do not know the severity of it at all.