Kevin Durant is out for Friday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals (9 p.m. ET on ABC). Klay Thompson is likely back. Where does that leave the series with their Golden State Warriors trailing the Toronto Raptors 2-1?
The injury news for the Warriors the day after losing to the Raptors 123-109 at home without either Thompson or Durant was mixed. Golden State coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Thompson will return from a mild hamstring strain, "barring something unforeseen." However, Durant was unable to practice on Thursday as the Warriors had hoped, leaving him sidelined for the ninth consecutive game due to a calf strain.
Given that update, should Toronto now be favored in the series? And how crucial is Durant's return to Golden State's chances of coming back? Let's take a look.