Tag: Kevon Looney

Steve Kerr: Kevon Looney will “give it a go” in Game 4

Brandon King

Golden State Warriors center will suit up for Game 4. The big man suffered a suffered a non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture and was thought to be sidelined indefinitely, according to a press release on Monday night. Head coach Steve Kerr said that Looney will be in action for Game 4. Looney and Klay Thompson both were out of Game 3 and both will be back for Game 4, as being down 2-1 is making it a nearly all-hands on deck situation for the two-time defending champions. Looney has been…

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Klay Thompson’s status uncertain for Game 3; Kevon Looney out for series

Brandon King

When Klay Thompson landed awkwardly from a jump shot and then left Sunday’s NBA Finals Game 2 with 7:59 left in the game, you could hear Warriors nation let out a collective “not again.” Injuries have become a common occurrence for the Warriors as of late with Kevin Durant getting hurt against the Rockets,   Andre Iguodala injuring his leg ( though he finished Game 1 and played in Game 2) and center Kevon Looney leaving earlier in Game 2 with a chest contusion.  Klay Thompson underwent an MRI Monday and it…

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Warriors get vital ( and costly) 109-104 win in Game 2 of NBA Finals

Brandon King

There is an old adage of playoff basketball, that a series does not really start until a road team wins a game.  If that holds any water, then the NBA Finals have truly begun.  The Golden State Warriors used a 20-0 run in the third quarter to take a lead they ultimately would not relinquish, as they would go on to win 109-104 an tie the NBA Finals at 1 game apiece. The Warriors got the win but it was not without cost. Center Kevon Looney left the game with…

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