Even when Steve Francis is producing he can't stay on the court.

Francis left New York's game against Cleveland in the first quarter Wednesday night with a sprained right ankle, the latest injury for the struggling Knicks.

Francis was off to a strong start, with seven points and three assists in 10 minutes. He had made all three of his field goal attempts.

But while dribbling right, Francis tried to stop and plant, and the Cavaliers' LeBron James bumped into his leg. Francis fell to the court in pain and had to be helped off. He was taken for X-rays, which were negative, and the Knicks said his return was questionable.