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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum exited Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter after suffering an ankle sprain during a collision with Domantas Sabonis

With Boston all but locked into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the team could err on the side of caution in the coming days.

This win was particularly notable as it marked the return of star center Nikola Jokic, who had missed five games due to a left ankle impingement and a sore right elbow. Jokic’s comeback was nothing short of spectacular, as he recorded his 30th triple-double of the season with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Three-time NBA MVP center Nikola Jokic has missed the last five games for the Nuggets due to a left ankle impingement, but the superstar big man is finally set to return. The Nugg

Cameron Payne started Wednesday night's 126-113 loss to the LA Clippers with Jalen Brunson (ankle) and Deuce McBride (groin) both out, but he was forced to leave after rolling his ankle following a made basket in the first half.

Cam Payne exited the Knicks' 126-113 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden with a right ankle sprain.

The New York Knicks’ backcourt took another hit on Wednesday night when point guard Cameron Payne exited early with a sprained ankle suffered during the first half of their 126-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.