The issues just keep piling up for Brooklyn. Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko sprained his right ankle in the first quarter of the teams 104-89 victory against the Sacramento Kings Monday night, and left in the second quarter after trying to shake it off. Kirilenko injured the ankle by inadvertently stepping on teammate Deron Williamss foot. I dont think its a serious injury, but its still tweaked, Kirilenko said after the game. I assume its going to be a couple days. The Nets play tonight against the division-leading Toronto Raptors, and Kirilenko wasnt sure last night if hed be good to go. Well see tomorrow, Kirilenko added. Usually, the next day is a crucial day. So well see in the morning how it feels. Kirilenkos injury is the third to Brooklyns frontcourt in the last two weeks: Kevin Garnett has missed five games battling back spasms, and Paul Pierce left the same game as Kirilenko just 73 seconds in after re-aggravating a stinger in his neck & shoulder area that has bothered him for a few years. Both Kirilenko and Pierce are officially listed as day-to-day.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 19:16:01 +0000