Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is doubtful for the team's game at Phoenix on Wednesday night.
The team updated Tatum's status Tuesday, a night after he suffered a sprained left ankle during the third quarter of a 113-95 win over the Sacramento Kings.
The six-time All-Star made a contested 3-pointer and was fouled by Kings 6-foot-11 center Domantas Sabonis, who was called for a flagrant foul 1. Tatum's left foot landed on Sabonis' foot, and Tatum immediately dropped to the floor.
Tatum was limping gingerly in the Celtics' locker room after the game but told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne his ankle is "just sore" but that the team is "going to be cautious."
Boston coach Joe Mazzulla also expressed optimism after the game that Tatum wouldn't be sidelined long.
The defending NBA champion Celtics are 53-19, 4½ games behind the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers in the East and eight games ahead of the third-place New York Knicks.
