Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a left ankle injury in Game 1.

Thompson suffered the left ankle injury in the second half of Game 1 when J.R. Smith collided into him. It was an awkward injury but obviously not serious enough to keep Thompson out.

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The Warriors already ruled out Andre Iguodala earlier today for his sixth straight game with a leg injury suffered in the Western Conference Finals vs. the Houston Rockets.

In Game 1, Thompson scored 24 points and made 5-of-10 three-pointers. The Warriors will need him at his best tonight to ensure they protect homecourt.