J.J. Barea suffered a right ankle injury in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Barea suffered a right ankle injury in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.

Analysis:

Barea was seen sporting a heavy tape job on his ankle after the game, but he believes he is dealing with only a sprain. As long as Barea's self-diagnosis is correct, he will have a chance to play in the Mavericks' next game Saturday against the Nuggets.