Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Kon Knueppel injured his right ankle late in the second quarter and did not return Friday night during a 120-105 win over the Orlando Magic.
Hornets coach Charles Lee said X-rays on Knueppel’s ankle were negative and that Knueppel would be evaluated again when the team returns to Charlotte.
The Hornets led 57-48 in the final seconds of the first half when Knueppel, who ranks second among NBA rookies in scoring and 3-point shooting, went up to defend a Desmond Bane drive to the basket and landed on Bane’s foot, twisting his ankle.
Knueppel had scored 16 points, all in the first quarter, while making all four of his 3-point shots. He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.