Andre Iguodala is probable for the Warriors’ Game 5 matchup against the Rockets on Wednesday, coach Steve Kerr told reporters.
Andre Iguodala (knee hyperextension) is probable for Game 5, according to Steve Kerr.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) May 7, 2019
The 35-year-old wing injured his knee late in Golden State’s Game 4 loss when Houston guard Chris Paul appeared to make contact with his leg while attempting to grab a rebound off of a missed free throw. Iguodala was reportedly later seen leaving the arena with a noticeable limp.
Iguodala told Kerr after the loss he did not expect to miss any time, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. Some Warriors players believe Paul’s play was “dirty,” that report says.
Here is the play when Andre Iguodala tweaked his left knee pic.twitter.com/mbjYqBhHZw
— Drew Shiller (@DrewShiller) May 7, 2019
Iguodala has played a major role against Houston as he was moved into the starting lineup for the series. He has averaged 13.3 points and 5.5 rebounds in 34 minutes per game.
“The decision to start Andre is just based on playing against Houston,” Kerr told reporters after Game 1. “You've got two of the best one-on-one and pick-and-roll players in the world in James (Harden) and Chris (Paul). And Andre is one of the best defenders in the world. So that's our best lineup. We decided to start it just so we could have Andre out there defensively.”
The Warriors have dropped two straight to the Rockets and the series is now tied at 2-2 heading into Game 5. Draymond Green, however, said the team isn't worried.
"We know the answer to our problems,” Green said, via the Mercury News. “That's pretty exciting. That's my department to lead in. I know I will lead in that department. If I do, I have no doubt that everyone else will follow. We'll win. It's exciting for me."
Game 5 will tipoff Wednesday in Golden State at 10:30 p.m. ET.