NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Klay Thompson likely questionable for Game 3 after MRI confirms hamstring strain

While the Warriors were flexing their muscles in the second half of Game 2, Klay Thompson apparently strained one. The sharpshooting guard exited Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals with left hamstring tightness, according to the team. He did not return.

An MRI on Monday confirmed that Thompson did indeed suffer a hamstring strain, and he’s likely to be listed as questionable for Game 3, according to a report from Shams Charania. Thompson hopes to play in Game 3, but a final determination depends on how his body responds over the next two days.

MRI on Golden State Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson confirmed a hamstring strain and he will likely be questionable for Game 3, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Thompson will test body over next two days with hope to play Wednesday night.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2019

Early on in the fourth quarter, the veteran shooting guard suffered the injury during an awkward landing on a 3-point shot attempt.

After the Warriors’ 109-104 win, Steve Kerr said that Thompson reassured the head coach that his hamstring would be fine. However, Thompson also said that it’s “hard to say” whether or not he’ll be ready in time for Game 3.

I caught up with Klay Thompson on the way out of the arena. Klay about his hamstring: “I’m good. It’s just tight.” Does Klay think he’ll play in Game 3? Klay: “Honestly, it’s hard to say. Thank God we got a couple of days off. But I think I’ll be good to go.”

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 3, 2019

The Warriors are already dealing with a number of injuries as it is. Kevon Looney missed the majority of Game 2 after an awkward fall in the first quarter, and will be out indefinitley due to a fractured collarbone. Meanwhile, Andre Iguodala temporarily exited at the end of the first half following a hard screen from the Raptors‘ Marc Gasol. He eventually returned at the beginning of the second half, and went on to hit the game-sealing 3-pointer. Plus, the Warriors are of course also playing without Kevin Durant due to his calf strain.

It’s worth noting that Thompson has never missed a playoff game during his NBA career, but at this point we’ll still have to wait and see on his status for Game 3.

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