Initially listed as doubtful for Tuesday’s Game 4, Warriors forward Andre Iguodala has been upgraded to questionable after X-rays showed no structural damage in his left knee.
Injury update: Andre Iguodala (left lateral leg contusion) is questionable for tonight's Game 4 vs. Houston.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 22, 2018
Andre Iguodala’s x-rays confirm no structural damage, upgraded to questionable tonight, per Warriors.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 22, 2018
Iguodala appeared to injure the knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Game 3 while defending a James Harden drive.
Something worth monitoring as we move forward: Andre Iguodala grabs at his lower left leg after stealing it away from Harden… pic.twitter.com/ub8kAgeVjK
— Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller) May 21, 2018
The Warriors will now have to weigh the risk-reward of playing Iguodala on the sore knee, or resting the 34-year old considering there are no more extended breaks during the series. Golden State will get only one day of rest before Thursday’s Game 5 in Houston, during which they will take a two time zone flight.
If Iguodala does indeed miss Game 4, it increases the likelihood that guards Nick Young and Quinn Cook will play extended minutes on Tuesday.
Through three games in the series, Iguodala is averaging 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists in just over 27 minutes per game. The Warriors have been +32 with Iguodala on the floor.