Center Steven Adams suffered a sprained ankle during theHouston Rockets' game against theNew Orleans Pelicanson Sunday, Jan. 18.
Adams was unable to find a good landing upon a block attempt and fell to the ground holding his leg with 9:50 left in the fourth quarter. He went back to the locker room and did not return to the game.
Rockets coach Ime Udoka told reporters after the119-110victory that Adams has an ankle sprain. While he was said to have had quite a bit of swelling, the center did not suffer a broken bone.
Adams had five points, 10 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes of play on Sunday. The former first-round pick has averaged 5.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game this season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Steven Adams injury update: Rockets center avoids major injury
