Cleveland Cavaliers confirmed on Tuesday that center Tristan Thompson will be out for two to four weeks. Thompson was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle after undergoing an MRI and further evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. According to the Cavs’ official website, the 27-year-old will immediately be subjected to treatment and rehabilitation.
Tristan Thompson was injured in the third quarter of Monday night’s 92-108 loss to Milwaukee Bucks after awkwardly landing on Malcolm Brogdon’s foot. He left the game with 12 points, 6 rebounds, and one steal. a
This injury came in the really bad time for Thompson, who was having a great season so far. He was averaging 12 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in 27 games played so far.
Cleveland Cavaliers were already down one star before this since their All-Star power forward Kevin Love suffered and injury at the beginning of the season. Love currently recovers from toe surgery and is expected to return in January.
Although they were plotting a playoff run before the start of the 2018-19 season, Cavs are currently sitting at the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference, with a 6-21 record. Their next game comes against the New York Knicks on Monday at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena.
