Already up 2-0 in The Finals, the Golden State Warriors got some potential good news about their roster as Game 3 nears.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that forward and former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala is improving from the knee injury he suffered in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Iguodala is officially listed as questionable for Game 3 tonight (9 ET, ABC).
Injury report for tomorrow night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Cleveland: Andre Iguodala (left lateral leg contusion/bone bruise) is questionable.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) June 5, 2018
Kerr said yesterday he was expecting Iguodala to be upgraded to questionable for Game 3. Kerr also said he is hopeful the veteran can play tonight, but if not, Kerr is hoping Iguodala will go in Friday’s Game 4.
Via Twitter, TNT analyst David Aldridge reports: “Per Steve Kerr, @andre did some on-court work Monday and said he felt better; Kerr said Iguodala would likely be listed as questionable for Game 3 Wednesday, with the hope he’ll be available for Game 4 if he can’t play tomorrow.”
Steve Kerr on Andre Iguodala's Game 3 status: "Doing better. Played yesterday 1-on-1. I'd upgrade him to questionable."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 5, 2018
Steve Kerr: Andre Iguodala (leg) has been upgraded to questionable for Game 3.
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) June 5, 2018
Steve Kerr on Andre Iguodala's Game 3 status: "Doing better. Played yesterday 1-on-1. I'd upgrade him to questionable."
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 5, 2018
On Monday, ESPN.com’s Chris Haynes reported that Iguodala hasn’t experienced pain in his left knee for the past few days and was expecting to return soon. Iguodala is averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in the 2018 postseason.
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