Christian Braun of the Nuggets, out with injury
Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be reevaluated in six weeks after suffering a left ankle sprain during Wednesday night’s victory against the Los Angeles Clippers, the team announced Friday.
Braun’s injury occurred in the first quarter after Clippers guard James Harden stepped on his right foot, causing Braun to fall awkwardly on his left foot. Braun returned to the game in the second quarter, but was clearly limping and did not play again in the second half.
Braun underwent tests that revealed the sprain.
Denver has 17 games scheduled over the next six weeks.
Braun has become a key contributor in the Nuggets’ rotation, often defending the opponent’s best offensive player. He was averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in Denver’s first 11 games.
