Lakers' Bradley exits game with ankle sprain, X-rays negative

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (11) before the New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball game on January 03, 2019, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's home game versus the Detroit Pistons after suffering a right ankle sprain, the team announced, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.

X-rays on Bradley's injured ankle came back negative.

While driving to the hoop with the ball, Bradley's right ankle rolled inward. He was substituted out of the game with 1:20 remaining in the second quarter and assisted to the locker room.

The former two-time All-Defensive team selection entered Sunday's tilt having started 16 of his 21 appearances while averaging 24.6 minutes per game.

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