The last thing the weary Warriors need is another injury. But in a crucial game deciding their NBA Cup contention, they suffered a setback. Gary Payton II had to abruptly leave before the second quarter ended. He looked in bad shape while doing so too. The Warriors were in the lead at that time. And if they win the game, they secure their spot in the NBA Cup Knockout rounds. It appears that his absence could change the tide of the game.
Gary Payton II apparently went for a rebound but landed wrong. He limped to the locker room and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The initial report says he’s sprained his left ankle. Further evaluation will reveal the severity of it and if the Sonics legend’s son would miss further games.
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He didn’t return for the second half. The Rockets managed to steal the lead by the end of the third quarter. But the Dubs are already catching up in the fourth.
It’s almost similar to what happened to Gradey Dick simultaneously during the Raptors vs Pacers game tonight. Gradey went for a rebound and fell and hit his head though. Payton hurt his foot.
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