Gary Payton II leaves game after apparent ankle injury

Splendid State Contenders point watch Gary Payton II left Wednesday's

down against the Charlotte Hornets in the second from

last quarter resulting to appearing to encounter a lower leg injury.

Payton — who was having undoubtedly his most noteworthy appearance of the time,

having solid areas for an on the two terminations of the court

cut towards the case with the shot clock slipping by,

and had a pass from Nemanja Bjelica composed his course.