Sabrina Ionescu to Miss at Least Two Weeks Due to Ankle Injury
Liberty's Ionescu (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
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Sabrina Ionescu, star guard for the New York Liberty, will be sidelined for at least two weeks after rolling her left ankle during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun. Although an MRI showed no major injury, she will miss the regular-season opener on Friday.
- 01Sabrina Ionescu will be out for at least two weeks due to a sprained left ankle.
- 02The injury occurred during a preseason game against the Connecticut Sun.
- 03Ionescu had six points in under 16 minutes of play before the injury.
- 04She previously suffered a serious ankle injury in her rookie season in 2020.
- 05Teammates report that Ionescu is in good spirits despite the injury.
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Sabrina Ionescu, the New York Liberty's star guard, will be out for a minimum of two weeks following a left ankle sprain sustained during a preseason match against the Connecticut Sun. The injury occurred early in the third quarter when Ionescu landed awkwardly after a drive to the basket, tangling her feet with Diamond Miller of the Sun. An MRI confirmed no major damage, but Ionescu will miss the Liberty's regular-season opener on Friday. Last season, she played in 38 games, averaging 18.2 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.9 rebounds. Teammates, including Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart, expressed concern but noted that Ionescu remains in good spirits despite the setback.
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Ionescu's absence will affect the Liberty's performance in their upcoming games, especially the season opener against the Connecticut Sun.
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