SAN ANTONIO, Texas, (Reuters) – The San Antonio Spurs received a scare to their championship hopes on Monday when 13-time All-Star Tim Duncan suffered a left ankle injury.
Duncan came down on another player’s foot during the first quarter of his team’s 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors and did not return.
The Spurs said X-rays showed no bone damage but there was no immediate timetable for his return.
The Spurs have raced to an NBA-best record of 57-13 this season with the help of the veteran post presence of Duncan who was averaging 13.4 points and 9.1 rebounds before Monday.
Duncan has played in all but one of his team’s games this season, and his absence could be a blow with the playoffs approaching next month.
