Lauri Markkanen injures his ankle, won't return for Bulls against Spurs
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen injured his ankle on Saturday and won't return for second half versus the San Antonio Spurs.
What It Means:
Markkanen sprained his left ankle in the second quarter and won't return. With the Bulls next playing on Wednesday, the rookie has plenty of time to get right. Bobby Portis started the second half in his place.
Markkanen finished with 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, and 2 turnovers in 13 minutes for 12.4 FanDuel points against the Spurs.
Source:
K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune
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