Klay Thompson
Fans were shocked to know about Klay Thompson’s injury just before their game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Given that the Golden State Warriors are in dire need of a hero in Stephen Curry’s absence, Thompson too resting on the sidelines was never going to do them any favor. As a result of which the home team suffered a brutal 115-101 at Chase Center.
However, if you were to believe the Warriors – it is a mere knee soreness, which means that Thompson was likely given a night off to rest and recover. After their most recent loss, Steve Kerr decided to add on it and give the latest update on Klay Thompson’s Injury.
As the veteran Warriors Head Coach, this move laid out on Saturday for Klay, was only precautionary, according to Warriors beat reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
There is no doubt that Klay Thompson will be ready to unleash himself against the Phoenix Suns, against whom he endured his career’s first ejection. Even with Devin Booker indefinitely ruled out with a groin strain, Thompson will be looking to fire on all cylinders as a loss would mean the Warriors slipping below .500 mark.
Talking about the most recent game between Warriors vs Magic, with Thompson out of commission, Jordan Poole was asked to do the heavy lifting for the Dubs. The young stud did all he can for his team, but his 21-point effort wasn’t enough.
Subsequently, the Orlando Magic duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 49 points to lead the away side to a 115-101 victory.
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