Warriors' Thompson showing signs of concussion
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson developed concussion-like symptoms after Wednesday night’s series-clinching Game 5 win over the Houston Rockets, the team announced.
Thompson left the game with a lacerated ear after being accidentally kneed in the head by the Rockets’ Trevor Ariza. He was cleared to return but began not feeling well and developed concussion-like symptoms after the 104-90 win, according to an injury update released by the Warriors.
“Klay Thompson was evaluated by the Warriors medical staff immediately after suffering an injury during tonight’s game and was put through a concussion evaluation,” the team said in a statement. “At the time he did not show any concussion-like symptoms. After the game he began to not feel well and developed concussion-like symptoms. He will continue to be evaluated by the team’s medical staff tonight.”
Thompson said in a televised postgame interview that he was “feeling a little dizzy.”
Thompson’s injury occurred in the fourth quarter when Ariza, caught in the air on a shot fake, hit the right side of Thompson’s head with his left knee. Ariza was called for a personal foul on the play.
Blood coming out of the cut prevented Thompson from checking back in to the game upon his return to the Warriors bench. He ended up needing three stitches to close the wound.
Thompson finished the game with 20 points.
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