Thompson was pulled out midway through the first quarter in Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers, but returned to start the second quarter, scoring 24…
Thompson was pulled out midway through the first quarter in Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers, but returned to start the second quarter, scoring 24 points in the Warriors’ overtime win.
With Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals already in the books, the latest injury updates suggest there’s a good chance that Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will be available for Game 2 on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report from the Mercury News .
Although Thompson suffered from what the Warriors described as a left lateral leg contusion when he was taken out midway through the first quarter of Thursday’s game, the 28-year-old shooting guard was cleared to reenter the game and start the second quarter. Despite his injury, Thompson was able to play a total of 45 minutes, scoring 24 points and sinking five out of his 10 three-point shot attempts as the Warriors beat the Cavs, 124-114, in overtime.
Klay on Tristan Thompson: « I don’t care if he plays or not » https://t.co/xu7YDzcYM8
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Meanwhile, the Warriors might have to play without another key player on Sunday, according to CBS Sports ‘ NBA Finals injury report. Sixth man Andre Iguodala missed Game 1 due to a left lateral leg contusion, and remains questionable as he prepares for reevaluation ahead of Game 2. Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love, who suffered a concussion in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, scored 21 points in 39 minutes on Thursday night after clearing concussion protocol, and is expected to play in Game 2.
