Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cavs with a left lateral leg contusion. He will be re-evaluated before Game 2.
The Golden State Warriors will continue to be without forward Andre Iguodala during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the team announced Wednesday.
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The Warriors said Iguodala, 34, who missed the last four games of the Western Conference finals after suffering a left lateral leg contusion against the Houston Rockets, continues to make progress and will be re-evaluated prior to Game 2.
The best-of-seven series against the Cleveland Cavaliers begins Thursday night (8 ET, ABC).
The Warriors said the 6-foot-7 swingman was evaluated by the team’s medical staff Wednesday, and he continues to have pain and inflammation with the nerve surrounding his left knee.
Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP, bumped knees with Houston Rockets All-Star James Harden in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.
Said Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Wednesday: „He’s frustrated. His body has not responded at this point.“
Iguodala averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in his three games against the Rockets, playing a little more than 27 minutes per game.
