Allen Iverson probably won't play in Philadelphia's game against Detroit on Friday night, the fourth straight game he will miss because of an injured left ankle.

Iverson, second in the NBA in scoring at 33.6 points a game, has missed three straight games since he was hurt in the fourth quarter against Orlando last Thursday.

Iverson did not practice Thursday and team president Billy King said an MRI on Wednesday showed the All-Star had a bone bruise. Iverson could play Saturday at Cleveland.

"It's still sore," King said. "I doubt if he'll play Friday. Hopefully, maybe Saturday. In just talking to him and knowing him, I don't think it will be a long stay where he's off the court."