Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson will spend the concussion protocols to play in Game 1 of the NBA finals in 2015 next week. The Golden State Warriors announced that Thompson is struggling with the symptoms of a concussion after Houston Rockets Trevor Ariza was accidentally kneed in the face during the fourth quarter. After suffering the blow, Thompson was taken to the locker room, where he showed no signs of a concussion.
Klay Thompson was assessed by medical staff Golden State Warriors immediately after an injury during the game tonight and was subject to an assessment of concussion, "the team said." At the time, he n has not shown any symptoms of a concussion. After the game, he started not feeling well and developed symptoms of a concussion. He will continue to be assessed by medical staff team tonight . "
During a postgame interview, Thompson revealed he was "feeling a little dizzy." However, since the final does not start for another week, Thompson hopes it will be healthy and ready to go. However, before Game 1, Thompson will have to pass the protocols of a concussion.
"It was certainly shaken. We will evaluate it tomorrow. It was a weird night for him," said Steve Kerr Golden State Warriors coach after the game. "Huge first half we really had to go, and then I left it too long, he got his fourth foul and I thought I'd buy a possession, see if we could get him a shot fire, and when he landed his fifth and when I bring it, he immediately gets hurt and for the rest of the night. The break will be good for him. It will probably be good for all the guys with the term, we were on, but especially for Klay. "
"It was certainly shaken. We will evaluate it tomorrow. It was a weird night for him," said Steve Kerr Golden State Warriors coach after the game. "Huge first half we really had to go, and then I left it too long, he got his fourth foul and I thought I'd buy a possession, see if we could get him a shot fire, and when he landed his fifth and when I bring it, he immediately gets hurt and for the rest of the night. The break will be good for him. It will probably be good for all the guys with the term, we were on, but especially for Klay. "
Klay Thompson finished the night with 20 points. It shall refrain from any activity until symptom free. The concussion protocols involve a series of tests with increasing effort. If the player feels symptoms during a particular stage, it will stop immediately and undergo the protocol from the beginning at a different time. Once it passes all the steps without feeling symptoms, the player will be allowed to return to all activities. There is no defined recovery time. Each player gets their own pace.
Game 1 of the finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will be Thursday, June 4 at 9 pm ET on ABC.
Game 1 of the finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will be Thursday, June 4 at 9 pm ET on ABC.
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