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**Basel** · 02-23-2009, 11:28 PM

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Monta Ellis' bumpy return from ankle surgery has taken another twist. The Warriors announced Sunday that Ellis will be shut down for at least a week after experiencing more stiffness in his left ankle.

Golden State's guard had played in 13 games since his season debut on Jan. 23, and was coming off one of his better outings - 14 points and a season-high five steals in Saturday's 133-120 win over the Thunder - before the decision to rest his ankle was made.

"We've been pretty cautious with him all along and I think we'll proceed with that," assistant general manager Larry Riley said. "I'm not alarmed, but I think he needs some time. How much, I don't know."

A break would allow Ellis to focus on strengthening the ankle again, and though it's not unreasonable to believe that the 6-foot-3 guard could be done for the season, Riley said he wasn't aware of any such talk.

A team official added that Ellis has been ruled out only of the next three games, and that a return was possible at some point during the Warriors' Midwest road trip, March 3-7.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...SPPL162KHQ.DTL

**croco** · 02-24-2009, 04:32 AM

Not surprising, he hasn't looked like his old self since returning from the injury.

**gi0rdun** · 02-24-2009, 08:37 PM

Good for him. Monta has had his moments but he isn't what he used to be. This is a lost season and Marco is back which should be enough for Monta to take a little break.

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