Draymond Green plans to play despite ankle contusion

Draymond Green says he expects to play on Saturday against Minnesota despite leaving Friday’s game against the Lakers with an ankle contusion.

Green landed on teammate Ian Clark late in the third quarter of Friday’s game after going up to block a shot and did not return.

Draymond Green lands on teammate Ian Clark, turning his ankle and knocking Clark's head into the ground pic.twitter.com/qgtO7q6eP4

— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) November 26, 2016

Green underwent X-rays that turned out to be negative. He said after the game that he would likely undergo treatment for it Saturday and plan to play against the Timberwolves.

Draymond Green said ankle is sore but he plans to play vs Wolves tomorrow. Plans could change though. pic.twitter.com/klAPf0KZH4

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 26, 2016