An MRI confirmed that Klay Thompson, the guard of the Golden State Warriors, had been slightly tense at the left hamstring during the second game of the NBA finals.
Thompson was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win in the Golden Raptors against the Toronto Raptors when he landed clumsily after hitting his leg while trying to cheat.
He tested his leg in the tunnel after suffering the injury before finally being dismissed for the rest of the game.
Thompson joins the list of wounded warriors
Thompson played a pivotal role in Sunday's Golden State win, scoring the Warriors' first nine points en route to the top of the 25-team. His absence on Wednesday would be a blow to a Golden State team already in short supply, composed of Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney.
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TORONTO, ONTARIO – MAY 30: Golden State Warriors' No. 0 DeMarcus cousins attempt to block a shot by No. 1 Toronto No. 1 Raptors Serge Ibaka in the second half of the first leg of the NBA 2019 finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: The user acknowledges and expressly agrees that by downloading and / or using this photo, the user agrees to the Getty Images License Terms and Conditions. (Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO – MAY 30: Stephen Curry, No. 30 Golden State Warriors, tries a shot against Marc Gasol, No. 33 Toronto Raptors in the second half during the first part of the NBA 2019 finals at the Scotiabank Arena May 30, 2019 in Toronto. , Canada. NOTE TO USER: The user acknowledges and expressly agrees that by downloading and / or using this photo, the user agrees to the Getty Images License Terms and Conditions. (Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
Toronto Raptors striker Kawhi Leonard (2) goes into the net against guard Andre Iguodala (9) of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of the first game of the NBA basketball final on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press via AP)
Leonard of Kawhi Leonard (2) of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket while Andre Iguaodala (9) of the Golden State Warriors (9) defends himself in the NBA Basketball Finals match 1 in Toronto on Thursday, May 30, 2019 (Gregory Shamus / Pool Photo via AP)
Toronto Raptors goaltender Danny Green (14) reacts after scoring three points against the Golden State Warriors in the first half of the first game of the NBA basketball final on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
Toronto Raptors goaltender Kyle Lowry defeated Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (5) in the second half of the first game of the NBA basketball final on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press via AP)
Stephen Curry (30), goalkeeper of the Golden State Warriors, reacts in the second part of the NBA finals of the basketball team against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn / The Canadian Press via AP)
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 2: Marc Gasol, No. 33 of the Toronto Raptors, reacts to a despicable call against the Golden State Warriors in the first half in the second game of the 2019 final at the Scotiabank Arena on June 2, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO THE USER: The user acknowledges and expressly agrees that by downloading and / or using this photo, the user agrees to the Getty Images License Terms and Conditions. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO – JUNE 2: Stephen Curry, No. 30 Golden State Warriors, is defended by Fred VanVleet # 23 of the Toronto Raptors in the first half in the second game of the NBA 2019 finals at the Scotiabank Arena on June 2 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: The user acknowledges and expressly agrees that by downloading and / or using this photo, the user agrees to the Getty Images License Terms and Conditions. (Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO – MAY 30: rapper Drake and Golden State Warriors No. 30 Stephen Curry exchanged words during a first-time standstill in the 2019 NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors , at the Scotiabank Arena in May 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: The user acknowledges and expressly agrees that by downloading and / or using this photo, the user agrees to the Getty Images License Terms and Conditions. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images)
Leonard of Kawhi Leonard (2) of the Toronto Raptors goes to the basket while Andre Iguaodala (9) of the Golden State Warriors (9) defends himself in the NBA Basketball Finals match 1 in Toronto on Thursday, May 30, 2019 (Gregory Shamus / Pool Photo via AP)
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Looney probably made for the series
Durant's status is unclear after his seven playoff matches missed with a calf strain in the fifth game of the semifinals of the Western Conference. The team confirmed that Looney suffered a broken collarbone in the second game. He is probably ready for the series.
In addition to being one of Golden State's best shooters and threatening to score, Thompson is a defender of the elite perimeter considered by Raptors star Kawhi Leonard.
