Injury blow in preseason finale
Washington Wizards fans held their breath on Friday night as top pick AJ Dybantsa went down with an ankle injury. The first overall selection left the floor early during the preseason finale.
The rookie took a midrange jump shot during the second quarter before landing awkwardly on his left ankle. He fell to the ground after the shot and limped off to the locker room. He did not come back to play and will undergo further evaluation.
Coach Keefe gives update
Wizards head coach Brian Keefe spoke with sideline reporter Chase Hughes during the game to offer an update. Keefe confirmed that Dybantsa suffered a mild ankle sprain.
The coach noted that taking the young player out for the remainder of the contest was mostly a precautionary decision. Keefe said, "We'll look at it more when we get more information." The club will wait for more details before making any further decisions about his status.
Solid numbers before exit
Dybantsa was looking sharp before his early departure from the game. He managed to score 12 points in just 15 minutes of play on the night. His exit in the second quarter was a clear blow to the team rotation for the rest of the game.
The Wizards are now looking ahead to the start of the regular season. They will open their campaign on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. Everyone will be watching to see if Dybantsa can recover in time for the opener.
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