Klay Thompson out for pivotal Warriors-Thunder game with back soreness
Klay out for pivotal Dubs-Thunder game with back soreness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Tuesday's pivotal Western Conference clash between the Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center due to lower back soreness.
Anthony Lamb and Jordan Poole will start against the Thunder alongside Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga.
Thompson has played in 67 games this season, and since he was cleared to play in back-to-backs in February, he had played in 27 straight games.
With all three remaining regular-season games so vital to the Warriors' hope of securing a top-six seed and avoiding the play-in tournament, Thompson's absence is a big blow.
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After playing the Thunder in the final regular-season game at Chase, the Warriors have two days off before taking on the Kings at Golden 1 Center on Friday, giving Thompson time to recover. If he can't go Friday, Golden State finishes the season on the road at the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
