MINNEAPOLIS — Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen aggravated the right ankle sprain he suffered in the opener, forcing him to fumble in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round series on Tuesday.
The Suns later ruled him out for the rest of the game before losing 105-93. Minnesota leads the series 2-0.
Coach Frank Vogel said afterward that the X-rays were negative and Allen would be there day to day.
With Game 3 scheduled for Friday, Allen said afterward that he was unsure how his ankle would respond after two days of treatment but was happy to get the time. He said the way he injured his ankle on Tuesday was similar to what happened in the first game.
“It was a little more difficult since I was in the air and landing, but when I watched the replay, it looked like I just landed on someone's heel and rolled them hard,” Allen said.
Allen was guarding Mike Conley as he drove to the lane when he went airborne to try to block the shot and landed awkwardly on his right leg. Allen had to be helped off the field and into the locker room.
The Sun has included Allen, who led NBA In 3-point shooting percentage this season, it's questionable. Before the game, Vogel praised Allen's toughness and determination to play.
Allen went 0-for-3 from the floor in 25 minutes with four points Game 1. He was 1-for-2 in 17 minutes with three points in Game 2.
ESPN's Baxter Holmes and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
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