Will Richard had unfortunate news during the Golden State Warriors' clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
Richard is going through the rookie campaign of his NBA career, having enjoyed an incredible collegiate career at Florida that included winning the national championship. He has made valuable strides in the rotation, earning Steve Kerr's trust as a reliable two-way player.
However, Richard had misfortune happen to him during Golden State's contest against Los Angeles. He injured his ankle in the first half, needing to go to the locker room for evaluation.
Golden State confirmed it as an ankle injury, stating that Richard will miss the remainder of the game. His night ends after five minutes of action, finishing with four points, one rebound and a block.
How Warriors played against Lakers amid Will Richard's injury
The Warriors will hope for the best when it comes to Will Richard's injury. However, they were unable to keep up with the Lakers as they lost in a 129-101 blowout at home.
Los Angeles set the tone early on, taking a 33-20 lead after the first quarter. Golden State never recovered from that slow start, not having enough offense to stay in the contest.
Four players scored in double-digits for Golden State in the loss. Gui Santos led the team in scoring with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists. Moses Moody came next with 12 points and three rebounds, Gary Payton II had 12 points and three assists, while De'Anthony Melton provided 10 points and four assists.
Golden State fell to a 31-29 record on the season, holding the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Portland Trail Blazers by 2.5 games and the Los Angeles Clippers by three games. However, they trail the Phoenix Suns by three games and the Los Angeles Lakers by 4.5 games.
The Warriors will look to bounce back in their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Clippers as tip-off will take place on March 2 at 10 p.m. ET.
