For the first time in years there is optimism in New York regarding the Knicks thanks to a hot start from their young star Kristaps Porzingis and a surprising 10-10 record at the quarter pole of the season.
However, on Wednesday night, Knicks fans were forced to hold their collective breaths as they watched their star go down with an apparent right ankle injury against the Heat, as Justise Winslow stepped on his right ankle, turning it sideways, as they both chased down a loose ball.
The reverse angle from the MSG broadcast shows just how far his ankle rolls, with it appearing to be at a near 90 degree angle at the very worst part of the play.
Another look at the play that Kristaps was injured on.
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— The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) November 30, 2017
Porzingis was helped to the locker room by his teammates and while at the time the injury looked nasty, the official updated on his status from the Knicks was very positive. Porzingis suffered a sprained right ankle and x-rays came back negative, and the Knicks star could potentially return to the game.
Kristaps Porzingis sprained his right ankle. X-rays were negative. He is available to return.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 30, 2017
That news is great for the Knicks (and NBA fans in general) considering how bad it looked in real time and in slow-mo. If Porzingis does indeed return to the game after that nasty roll, he’ll have to go on the shortlist with LeBron James of players that can apparently bounce back quickly from ugly appearing ankle injuries.
