Iverson Injury 'Mild'

Philadelphia 76ers guard Allen Iverson is not expected to miss any playing time with a mild ankle sprain.

Iverson, who injured his left ankle in the 76ers' 117-97 exhibition victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night, was examined by team physician Dr. Jack McPhillemy on Saturday.

Iverson is listed as probable for Sunday's preseason game against Utah.

Iverson, the NBA's leading scorer two years ago and runner-up last season, was injured with 11:39 left in Friday's game. After scoring 20 points, he turned the ankle while going after a defensive rebound.

Iverson was helped to his feet, carried to the visitors' locker room at the MCI Center and did not return to the game.

Iverson has played through numerous injuries during his five-year career. He missed 10 games with a broken thumb early last season.

He also played with a partially torn and bruised rotator cuff, a chip fracture in his right ankle, a broken left toe and inflamed right elbow.

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