During Sunday’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers that snapped a three-game winning streak, one of the Golden State Warriors’ former All-Stars was sidelined due to an injury.
Trailing by 29 at halftime, Draymond Green was ruled out for the second half with a sprained ankle at Staples Center. In the second quarter, the former Defensive Player of the Year appeared to roll his ankle while playing defense on a fastbreak.
Yet, after two days off, Green’s absence from the lineup doesn’t appear to be lasting long. During a video conference with reporters on Tuesday, Steve Kerr said he expects Green to play against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Kerr added Green practiced fully on Tuesday.
Via @NickFriedell on Twitter:
Kerr said Draymond (ankle) practiced fully and will play tomorrow vs. Blazers.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) March 2, 2021
Prior to his injury in Hollywood, Green was riding a triple-double performance against the Charlotte Hornets that featured a new-career high 19 assists. The Michigan State product led the NBA with 149 dimes.
To survive a road back-to-back to end the first half of the season, the Warriors will need Green to pick up where he left off in February despite the sprained ankle injury.
