Howard sprains wrist and leaves game

Josh Howard’s preseason came to an early end when he left the game in the third quarter with a left wrist sprain. He bit on a pump fake from Ben Gordon and fell over the Bulls guard.

Howard was taken to the locker room for X-rays, which came back negative. He'll have an MRI exam on Wednesday.

“I think it’s OK,” Howard said. “We’ll have the MRI in the morning and find out.”

Howard had 19 points in 22 minutes at the time. Provided the injury isn't serious, he won’t return until the home opener Nov. 3 against Sacramento. He’s suspended for the first two games.