EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 15 (Ticker) -- Joel Przybilla suffered an early setback in what the Portland Trail Blazers hope will be a breakout season.

Przybilla suffered a sprained left ankle in the second quarter as the Trail Blazers dropped a 112-95 decision to the Denver Nuggets in a preseason contest.

The 7-1 Przybilla was one of the few bright spots for Portland last season, recording 27 double-digit rebound performances, including 14 double-doubles despite not reaching double figures in points or rebounds until January.

Przybilla scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in 11 minutes before landing awkwardly with 4:13 left in the first half. He is considered day-to-day.

Darius Miles scored 13 points and newcomer Juan Dixon and rookie Martell Webster scored 12 points apiece for Portland, which committed 18 turnovers.

Carmelo Anthony had 23 points, six rebounds and four steals in 24 minutes for the Nuggets, who shot 53 percent (42-of-79) overall and 54 percent (7-of-13) from the arc.

After missing virtually all of last season with an Achilles injury, Voshon Lenard chipped in 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting.