Theory...

[B.A.R.]

So, I have said since the Houston series that KD was out for the playoffs. I still stand by that. But... What if Kerr used game 3 as basically a throwaway game? So he knows Durant is back for Game 4 and that gets Klay an extra 48 hours of rest as well. He could have basically been saying we just need to win one at home, and obviously win Game 6 at home. This leaves the window open to steal one in Canada(#5 or #7). Who knows? I'd buy into this more if there was 2 days of rest in between.

 

[B.A.R.]

The new series line basically calling it a coin flip shoots this theory down, imo. I'm a bit shocked in general that they didn't favor Golden State slightly due to the nature of GSW-bots

 

[B.A.R.]

Anyways, I'll merge this into discussion thread later but figured this would lead to some fun discussion between games.

 

[emkee]

KD ruled out for Game 4...

 

[B.A.R.]

He's out for series then. Free Agency time.

 

[emkee]

He's out for series then. Free Agency time.

Nah, if he's gonna comeback it will be Game 5. I'm gonna say he'll show up in Canada.

Kerr had discretely mentioned it some time ago.

 

[tuck321]

He does want another ring

 

[B.A.R.]

He does want another ring

Interesting

 

[cubsker]

Saw some comment on Twitter from a medical person that said where KD had his ice was a bad sign. Too low, close to the Achilles, I guess.

 

[B.A.R.]

Saw some comment on Twitter from a medical person that said where KD had his ice was a bad sign. Too low, close to the Achilles, I guess.

Exactly. He's been done.

 

[jdoggoakley]

I said it as soon as it happened. He tore his Achilles. May not have been a complete tear, but definitely ligament tear. I’ve been directly next to 2 different people playing sports who tore their achilles and both said exactly the same thing, “who kicked me in the back of my leg?”
KD had that same look of turning around wondering what happened. Convinced it was a torn Achilles and when Dubs said it was a calf strain I was very surprised. I believe there is some hiding going on and honestly believe KD is done as a Warrior.

 

[B.A.R.]

I said it as soon as it happened. He tore his Achilles. May not have been a complete tear, but definitely ligament tear. I’ve been directly next to 2 different people playing sports who tore their achilles and both said exactly the same thing, “who kicked me in the back of my leg?”
KD had that same look of turning around wondering what happened. Convinced it was a torn Achilles and when Dubs said it was a calf strain I was very surprised. I believe there is some hiding going on and honestly believe KD is done as a Warrior.

Definitely J on all of this.