Suns’ Grayson Allen aggravates ankle damage vs. Timberwolves

MINNEAPOLIS — Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravated the sprained proper ankle he suffered within the playoff opener, forcing him to hobble off within the third quarter of Recreation 2 towards the Minnesota Timberwolves within the first-round collection on Tuesday.

The Suns later dominated him out for the rest of the sport earlier than shedding 105-93. Minnesota leads the collection 2-0.

X-rays have been detrimental and Allen shall be day-to-day, coach Frank Vogel stated afterward.

With Recreation 3 set for Friday, Allen stated afterward that he wasn’t certain how his ankle would reply after two days of remedy however that he was glad to have the time. He stated the way in which he damage the ankle Tuesday was just like what occurred in Recreation 1.

“Just a bit bit harder since I used to be within the air and touchdown, however once I watched the replay, it appeared like I simply landed on somebody’s heel and rolled it fairly arduous,” Allen stated.

Allen was guarding Mike Conley on a drive to the lane when he went airborne to attempt to block the shot and landed awkwardly on his proper leg. Allen needed to be helped away from the courtroom and into the locker room.

The Suns had listed Allen, who led the NBA in 3-point taking pictures proportion this season, as questionable. Earlier than the sport, Vogel praised Allen’s toughness and willpower to play.

Allen went 0-for-3 from the ground in 25 minutes with 4 factors in Recreation 1. He was 1-for-2 in 17 minutes with three factors in Recreation 2.

ESPN’s Baxter Holmes and The Related Press contributed to this report.