Houston Rockets are concerned that rising star Christian Wood will be “out for a long time” after suffering an ankle injury in Thursday’s Memphis win, according to ESPN Tim MacMahon. Wood seemed to have a bad roll on his right ankle, which he initially sprained in mid-January, when he stepped on Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
The wood hit the floor in evident agony and discomfort. After staying on the ground for much of the time limit, Wood initially tried to stay in the game to throw free throws, as not hitting them would disqualify him. But Wood’s teammates dissuaded him from that idea, and he hobbled toward the tunnel – where a wheelchair was waiting for him.
According to reporters in Memphis, Wood was still in a wheelchair and with his crutches in his hands when he left the arena after the game.
In 20 minutes against the Grizzlies, Wood had 17 points (70% FG) and 7 rebounds while Houston ran to an advantage of 21 points at the time of his departure. For the 2020-21 season, the great 25-year-old man came in on Thursday with an average of 22.3 points (55.3% FG) and 10.4 rebounds in 31.9 minutes per game, including 39.7 % in 3 points. All are the highlight of the career.
Wood’s injury comes at a terrible time for the growing Rockets (11-10), who won for the seventh time in eight games in Memphis.
Houston’s next game will be on Saturday at home against San Antonio. Considering that Wood was pushed out and that it appeared to be a rekindling of a previous injury, it would be a surprise if he could return quickly. “I don’t know,” said Silas after the game. “It didn’t look great.”
“It was difficult for me,” said Silas. “I had to sit down and organize my thoughts and compose myself. As good as he is playing, an escape season, and doing everything we need him to do. … Yes, it sucks. “
MacMahon reports that Wood will go through an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the injury, along with a potential schedule for return.