Houston Rockets rookie Amen Thompson suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain in a game and had to be helped off the court. He will leave the Toyota Center on crutches. Thompson's injury adds to the Rockets' bench problem. Another Rockets rookie, Scoot Henderson, also suffered a right ankle sprain and will not return to the game. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard, Scoot Henderson, will also be out for their next game due to a right ankle sprain.
Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson (Right Ankle Sprain) out tomorrow vs Memphis.
How will the Rockets deal with Amen Thompson’s injury? #NBA #Rockets https://t.co/XBLd6Nc0nX via @DreamShakeSBN
Rockets' Thompson suffers right sprained ankle https://t.co/vwZsIJufKx via @SportsRadio610
Rockets rookie Amen Thompson has a Grade 2 ankle sprain and will leave Toyota Center on crutches. #Rockets #Sarge @TheRocketsWire
Rockets rookie Amen Thompson is out with a right ankle sprain. #Rockets #Sarge #TheRocketsWire
Amen Thompson had to be helped off after turning his right ankle going for a loose ball. It was his left ankle he suffered a Grade 2 sprain on in summer league.
Scoot Henderson out with a right ankle sprain and will not return per @brookeolzendam
Rockets need to solve their bench problem quickly https://t.co/InlHej3PtJ via @DreamShakeSBN