6th June 2019

Warriors’ Klay Thompson (strained left hamstring) misses Game 3

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson did not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, though he is expected to return for Game 4. Veteran guard Shaun Livingston started in his place Wednesday night.

The Golden State Warriors guard’s status remained uncertain three days after he sustained a mild left hamstring strain. Thompson, who had been listed as questionable, was evaluated by the training staff before tipoff.

Thompson did some running and shooting earlier in the day but Kerr said the Warriors weren’t going to play him “if there’s risk.”

The two-time defending champion Warriors fell, 123-109, and again trail the Toronto Raptors in the best-of-seven series (down 2-1).

Afterward, Kerr told The Athletic's Tim Kawakami that he "expects Thompson to play in Game 4."

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