Beijing time on May 6 news, the Golden State Warriors updated the injuries of two main players, Peton Jr. and Iguodala, who could not appear in the near future.
The Warriors mentioned that after an MRI examination, Payton Jr.'s left arm suffered a structural injury (fracture), while the muscles and ligaments near him were strained and torn, and he will be reviewed in two weeks.
ESPN mentioned in its report that Payton's recovery cycle from this injury will take about a month, and at the current point in time, the possibility of him participating in this year's playoffs still exists, but only if the Warriors reach the Finals.
In addition, the NBA has re-examined the foul that injured Payton Jr., and the initiator of the matter, Grizzlies player Dillon Williams, will be banned in addition to being punished for a second-degree malicious foul. Dillon averaged 13.4 points per game in the playoffs this season and 18.4 points per game in the regular season, making him the Grizzlies' second-highest scorer.
Regarding Iguodala, who missed the team's last three playoff games due to neck discomfort, the Warriors said that his recovery is currently smooth, but it will not be reviewed until next week. This means that in the third and fourth games of the Warriors- and Grizzlies series, Iguodala will definitely not be able to catch up.
At present, the Warriors and the Grizzlies are in this series, the big score is 1-1 draw, the Warriors have a victory at the home of the Grizzlies, they hold the home advantage, and the third game between the two sides will start on May 8.