Doing what I want

In Season Tournament

The Staples Center was alive with excitement as the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Houston Rockets. Fans filled the arena, their energy palpable as they cheered on their team.

The Lakers, led by Y/n, were on a roll, and tonight's game promised to be another thrilling chapter in their season.

As the game progressed into the third quarter, the Lakers had built a solid 17-point lead. Y/n dribbled the ball with confidence, eyeing his opponent, Dillon Brooks, who stood ready to defend him.

With a quick glance, Y/n saw an opening and decided to execute one of his signature moves—a lightning-fast spin move that often left defenders in the dust.

He planted his right foot and began to spin to his left, aiming to use his speed and agility to bypass Brooks.

However, as Y/n completed the spin, something went wrong. His left foot didn't plant as securely as he intended, causing him to lose balance.

In an instant, he felt a sharp pain as his ankle twisted awkwardly beneath him. He fell to the court, landing hard on the outside of his left ankle, still clutching the basketball.

LeBron James, ever the vigilant teammate, immediately recognized the severity of the situation. He signaled frantically for a timeout, hoping to stop play and get medical attention for Y/n.

However, the referees missed his signal amidst the fast-paced action. Dillon Brooks, seizing the moment, swooped in and stripped the ball from Y/n's hands.

Brooks dashed towards the Lakers' basket, taking advantage of the chaos. He scored an easy layup, further compounding the Lakers' troubles.

The crowd's cheers turned to gasps of concern for Y/n, who was still down on the court, clearly in pain.

Finally, Lakers' head coach Quinn Snyder called for a timeout, bringing the game to a halt. Anthony Davis and LeBron rushed to Y/n's side, helping him to his feet.

Y/n grimaced, his face a mask of determination and pain as he tried to put weight on his injured ankle. It was clear he couldn't continue.

Davis and LeBron carefully supported Y/n as they guided him to the bench. The crowd stood in silent concern, watching their star player struggle.

Max Christie and D'Angelo Russell, sensing the gravity of the situation, quickly stepped in to assist.

They took over from Davis and LeBron, gently supporting Y/n as they made their way towards the locker room.

As they moved, Y/n tried to stay composed, but the pain was evident. He kept his head high, not wanting to show weakness, but the limp in his step was impossible to hide.

Christie and Russell offered words of encouragement, trying to keep Y/n's spirits up as they made their way through the tunnel.

In the locker room, the Lakers' medical staff was already preparing to assess the injury. Y/n was helped onto the examination table, and the team doctor began to carefully examine his ankle. The tension was thick in the air; everyone knew how critical Y/n was to the team's success.

LeBron and Davis soon joined them in the locker room, their concern etched on their faces.

LeBron took a seat next to Y/n, placing a reassuring hand on his shoulder. "You're going to be okay, man. We've got this."

Y/n nodded, though the worry in his eyes was evident. "I just hope it's not too serious. We've got a lot of season left."

The team doctor finished his initial examination and looked up at Y/n. "It looks like a sprain, but we'll need to get you to imaging to be sure. We're going to ice it and get you an MRI as soon as possible."