Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (left calf strain) and point guard Shaun Livingston (hand contusion) are questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News.
“If he didn't practice, there's concern,” head coach Steve Kerr told reporters of Durant's injury, which he sustained on Sunday's game.
Kerr added that he'd expect both players to come back at some point in the series, but would take their injuries on a day-to-day basis, adapting according to how each of them is feeling.
Livingston suffered his hand contusion while diving for a loose ball during Game 1 of the series, despite only playing 15 minutes in the outing.
Veteran forward Matt Barnes, who missed the last few games of the regular season, is officially questionable for the game — but he did more work on the court today and there's a chance he could suit up for Game 2.
If Durant is sidelined with the injury, Barnes could see plenty of playing time in his absence along with swingman Andre Iguodala.
The Warriors have rested their players cautiously during the regular season, but even rest and proper fitness won't anticipate injuries of this nature that happen within the flow of the game.
Golden State will provide an update on the status of all three players prior to Wednesday's tip-off at 7:30 p.m. PST.
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