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Denver Nuggets forward Christian Braun will be re-evaluated in six weeks with a left ankle sprain he suffered in Wednesday night’s win over the LA Clippers, the team announced Friday.
Braun was injured in the first quarter after Clippers guard James Harden stepped on his right foot, causing Braun to land awkwardly on his left foot. Braun returned to the game in the second quarter but was clearly hobbled and did not return in the second half.
Braun underwent tests that revealed the sprain.
Denver has 17 games between Friday and Christmas Day.
Braun has become a key contributor in the Nuggets’ rotation, often defending the opponents best offensive player. He was averaging 11.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and three assists in Denver’s first 11 games.
