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Draymond sustains ankle injury in collision with teammate

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Hold your breath, Golden State Warriors fans.

Draymond Green left Friday's game after colliding with teammate Ian Clark on a scary play in the third quarter. Green's leg landed on Clark's head which left both players in a crumpled heap before they left for the locker room.

Shortly thereafter it was announced that Green would not return after being diagnosed with a left ankle contusion. Clark was also ruled out, but fortunately he exhibited no signs of a concussion.

"Draymond rolled his ankle and he told me that it's not bad, but we'll see tomorrow," Kerr told reporters after the game. The team also announced after the game that X-rays on his ankle were negative.

The Warriors play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Green would ordinarily play a pivotal role in checking Karl-Anthony Towns, but the Warriors may opt to play it safe and hold him out depending on his condition.

As for Clark, Kerr explains that he took a beating but appears to be alright.

"Ian actually got stepped on the throat, then hit his head on the floor after. We'll evaluate him and our doctors will check him out tomorrow. He is okay but we'll see how it really goes."

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