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Vince Carter is listed as doubtful for the Meadowlands game against New Orleans.
"It's too early to say what exactly is going to transpire with him," said team president Rod Thorn. "He rolled his ankle over. Preliminary indications were there wasn't anything more than some kind of sprain, but as we always try to do, we'll get an MRI and make sure it's nothing worse."
Carter will have his MRI this morning. That could help the Nets, who still await Marcus Williams' return from a broken foot, get a better idea of a timetable.
"Right now there is no timetable, but the MRI can aid in that," said coach Lawrence Frank, who added "more than likely" that Antoine Wright will be plugged into the starting lineup against the Hornets and former Nets coach Byron Scott.
Carter suffered the injury when he landed atop Paul Pierce's foot after dunking late in the third quarter of the 112-101 loss to Boston Saturday. He was helped off the court and afterwards spoke to the media types while supported by crutches and wearing a walking boot.
Carter and athletic trainer Tim Walsh had several treatment sessions yesterday to try to reduce swelling and discomfort. After the morning treatment, the Nets listed Carter as doubtful. Carter tried to be optimistic Saturday.
"I've been there before and I've been fortunate to bounce right back," Carter said. "I just want to get out there with the guys and help. . . . It's frustrating for me because I've been injury-free but we still have a good team and we can still get the job done."
Carter could miss a few games, even if the sprain is not determined to be overly serious.
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