Andre Iguodala will not be on the court when the Warriors host the Cavaliers for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Friday (AEST).
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The Golden State forward is still recovering from a bone bruise and contusion on his left leg.
The team said he underwent an evaluation on Wednesday, which indicated he is healing.
However, Iguodala is still in pain and will be sidelined as a precaution.
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"... The pain that accompanies the bone bruise persists, as does the inflammation surrounding the nerve of his left knee. He is currently listed out of Game 1 of the NBA Finals and will be re-evaluated again prior to Game 2," the statement read in part.
Iguodala has missed the last four games with the injury, but the Warriors managed to defeat the Rockets in seven games without him.
However, Iguodala has been key in defending LeBron James over the last three NBA Finals, so his Game 1 absence could be a huge blow.
With Game 2 on Monday, Iguodala will have a couple of extra days to continue his recovery before the series moves to Cleveland for Game 3.