Sparks' Rae Burrell injured, carried off court in season opener

SAN FRANCISCO -- Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell missed the second half of the Sparks' season opener against the Golden State Valkyrieson Friday after suffering an injury to her "right lower extremity," according to the team.

Burrell was injured in the first quarter after an awkward collision with Golden State's Carla Leite on a closeout. Leite landed on Burrell, who then fell to the floor. She remained down for several minutes before being helped up and was carried off the court.

Burrell was examined during halftime and was then ruled out. She played just 41 seconds.

The Sparks won 84-67.