Jazz's Kirilenko hurts ankle, leaves game
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Forward Andrei Kirilenko left Utah's game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle.
Kirilenko appeared to roll the ankle while vying for a loose ball on the left sideline with Milwaukee's Ersan Ilyasova. He quickly grabbed his right leg in pain and limped off the court to the Jazz bench, putting no pressure on the leg.
A short time later, Kirilenko was helped to the Utah locker room. He was not expected to return.
There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury.
Through six games this season, the six-foot-nine Kirilenko had averaged 8.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and three assists. Kirilenko, who is from Russia, has struggled with injuries in recent years.
