Sam Hauser, a forward for the Boston Celtics, was questionable to return to Monday's game after sustaining a right ankle sprain.
The injury occurred during the third quarter of the game against the Knicks.
John Karalis of BostonSportsJournal.com reported the status update during the contest.
Hauser left the court and went to the locker room.
He appeared to injure the ankle following an awkward landing.
Before departing the game, Sam Hauser had played only four minutes.
His absence during the game was not expected to significantly alter the team's rotation.
The game on Monday was Game 1 for the team.
