CHICAGO (WSVN) — Miami Heat player Tyler Johnson was taken off the court in Chicago after he suffered a injury to his left ankle.
FOX Sports Florida took to Twitter to send best wishes to the Heat guard for a speedy recovery.
.@MiamiHeat guard Tyler Johnson went down hard after his legs tangled a bit with Robin Lopez's after his layup. #HeatCulture pic.twitter.com/tMT2Z1uiKq
— Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun (@BallySportsFL) January 15, 2018
Cameras captured the player being wheeled off shortly after.
Speaking with reporters after the game, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said X-rays of Johnson’s ankle came back negative and he is expected to get an MRI on Tuesday.
The Heat lost the game against the Chicago Bulls 119-111, ending their seven-game winning streak.
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