UPDATE: According to ESPN‘S Michael C. Wright, Kawhi’s MRI revealed that there was no structural damage to his left ankle.
Have learned that Kawhi Leonard’s MRI revealed no structural damage.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 15, 2017
He is still listed as doubtful for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Kawhi Leonard is officially listed as doubtful for Game 2.
— Michael C. Wright (@mikecwright) May 15, 2017
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Kawhi Leonard was putting on a show in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, helping the Spurs gain a double digit lead over the Warriors with 26 points and 8 rebounds.
But in the third quarter, the All-Star forward rolled his ankle pretty bad and immediately headed to the locker room. He did not return.
The play that completely changed the game…. pic.twitter.com/RUuuomP58q
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 14, 2017
Kawhi Leonard (sprained left ankle) will not return to today’s game.
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 14, 2017
Golden State proceeded to storm back, outscoring San Antonio 58-33 in the 19:53 that Leonard was off the floor.
Pop had no updates in the postgame press conference.
HC Gregg Popovich on Kawhi Leonard’s status… #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/IAYRZwDuz1
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 14, 2017
On Twitter, many people accused Zaza of making a dirty play. Here’s what the big man had to say afterwards:
Zaza Pachulia’s comments on Kawhi Leonard’s ankle injury pic.twitter.com/dHUrsdIdKD
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) May 14, 2017
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