Golden State Warriors - Harrison Barnes Sprained Ankle

Harrison Barnes

Golden State Warriors' forward Harrison Barnes sprained  his left ankle and missed the remainder of Friday night's 135-116 win over the Phoenix Suns.

Barnes is doubtful for Saturday night;s game against the Sacramento Kings, as the Warriors will look to extend their winning record 17-0 at Oracle Arena.

The injury occurred when Barnes was guarding the Suns forward Markieff Morris when he landed on Morris' foot. The ensuing fall caused Barnes to grab below his knee. He was helped to the locker room by trainers and teammates.

Barnes finished with seven points and seven rebounds on 3-of-5 shooting in 21 minutes of action. On the season, he is averaging 13.4 points per game and five rebounds per game with a player efficiency rating of 16.45.

The Warriors interim coach Luke Walton, who is in the head coach seat until coach Steve Kerr returns said that it wasn't know how long Barnes might be out with this injury.

Anthony Davis Expected to Start vs Utah Jazz

Anthony Davis

GAME UPDATE:

Anthony Davis is expected to play and start vs Jazz

The New Orleans Pelicans may be without their two-time All-Star Anthony Davis against the Utah Jazz Saturday night.

Davis was carried into the locker room by two teammates after colliding knees with Clippers' point guard Chris Paul in the third quarter of Friday night's loss.

 The Pelicans said he suffered a right knee contusion. The Medical staff checked with Davis and did not feel the need to schedule additional testing. The Pelicans have listed Davis as "probable" for Saturday night's game in Utah.

After successfully reaching the playoffs last season, the Pelicans are of to a rough start, beginning the season with a 4-12 record. The Pelicans have been injury magnets this whole season, with at least 1 starter not in the lineup of ever game so far.

Clevelend Cavaliers - J.R. Smith knee contusion

J.R. Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers J.R. Smith will not return after suffering right knee contusion during the 1st half vs Philadelphia 76ers.

Smith only played 5 minutes, after picking up two early fouls in the first quarter.

J.R. Smith is averaging 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over the first 3 games for the Cavaliers.



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