Instead of watching Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the postseason, fans of Dub Nation have had the chance to catch up with former members of the Golden State Warriors inside the Orlando Bubble.
While the Warriors are busy preparing for the NBA Draft, Golden State’s 2015 Finals Most Valuable Player is lacing up for the second round of the postseason at Disney World. On Wednesday, Andre Iguodala’s Miami Heat matched up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for game two of their Eastern Conference Playoff series.
Iguodala’s game two performance was cut short due to an ankle injury. After launching a corner jumper from beyond the arc, Iguodala landed on Kyle Korver’s foot. On his landing, Iguodala appeared to injure his ankle. Kover was quickly issued a foul for stepping in Iguodala’s landing area.
Via @nbainfoba on Twitter:
Korver gets in the landing area of Iguodala causing an injury to Iguodala’s ankle.
— nba info (@nbainfonba) September 3, 2020
After Iguodala went to the locker room, the Miami Heat announced the veteran would try to return against the Bucks in game two after suffering a right ankle sprain.
Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:
#MIAvsMIL INJURY UPDATE: Andre Iguodala (right ankle sprain) will try to return to tonight's game vs the Bucks.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 3, 2020
Following Miami’s 116-114 victory, Spoelstra told reporters Iguodala wanted to get back into the contest, but the Heat opted to keep him out due to the speed of the game.
Via @WillManso on Twitter:
Spo says they’ll know more about Andre Iguodala tomorrow (sprained ankle). He says Iggy wanted to go back in but they didn’t want to take chances with speed of the game.
— Will Manso (@WillManso) September 3, 2020
Prior to leaving the game in the third quarter, Iguodala tallied four points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field with two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 11 minutes for Spoelstra.
Despite the loss of Iguodala and a pair of controversial foul calls late in the game, the Heat were able to hang on for a 116-114 victory against the Bucks. Goran Dragic led Miami with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field.
If his ankle can recover in time, Iguodala and the Heat are slated to tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks for game three on Friday at 3:30 P.M. PT.
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