THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO -- Toronto Raptors forward Jermaine O'Neal missed Wednesday's game against the visiting Charlotte Bobcats with a sore left ankle.

O'Neal injured his ankle Sunday against the Boston Celtics, leaving the game after playing 14 minutes.

The 6-11 centre strained his left knee in Friday's game against the New Jersey Nets, but returned to play against the Celtics before hurting his ankle when he came down awkwardly on a Boston player's foot.

O'Neal is averaging 12.4 points and 8.8 rebounds a game this season.