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Klay Thompson returns to game after J.R. Smith slid into his legs

Klay Thompson returns to game after J.R. Smith slid into his legs
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Lachlan Cunningham
<p>OAKLAND, CA - MAY 31: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being fouled by JR Smith #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 31, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)</p>
Klay Thompson returns to game after J.R. Smith slid into his legs
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Klay Thompson left Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the first quarter after J.R. Smith slid into his legs while chasing down a pass.

The Warriors are already shorthanded with Andre Iguodala out. Smith, who did not slide intentionally, was booed by the Golden State crowd. Thompson has a left lateral leg contusion, according to the Warriors.

Thompson reentered the game in the second quarter.

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