New Orleans, LA (Best E Casino) - New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler left Sunday's 106-103 preseason-opening victory over the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter with a sprained right ankle.

The injury occurred under the Hornets' basket after Chandler stepped into the lane to defend a drive by C.J. Watson. Chandler turned his ankle as he landed and immediately went to the floor, lying on his back until being helped to the locker room.

The seven-foot-one Chandler, who averaged 11.8 points and 11.7 rebounds a game last season, spent his seven seasons in the league between the Hornets and the Bulls.