Kevin Durant Reportedly Expected to Be a 'Full Go' for Warriors in Game 5 Against Raptors
By Thomas Carannante
Golden State Warriors fans better hope this is true, or else the emotional abuse will be too much to handle.
According to the latest reports, despite Kevin Durant being listed as a game-time decision, the team expects him to a be a "full go" for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors.
Though the Warriors are saying Kevin Durant (calf) is ‘a game-time decision’ for Game 5 Monday night, he’s expected to be a full go, according to multiple league sources.
— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) June 10, 2019
The NBA world has been speculating on Durant's return ever since he went down with a calf injury in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. Though he left Monday's shootaround early with a trainer, it appears that move was to avoid the media.
This is the last chance for the Warriors to salvage their chances of maintaining the dynasty. Their backs are fully against the wall, so they need Durant in some capacity, whether he's lighting up the floor or serving as a decoy to create space for Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
Jay Williams, who had dinner with Kevin Durant last night, said on Get Up this morning he “would be shocked” if KD doesn’t play tonight.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) June 10, 2019
Now it'll REALLY be a shock if he doesn't take the court tonight.