NBA Finals Game 5 Injury Report: Kevin Durant could return, Klay Thompson update and more

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Kevin Durant has not played since Game 5 of the second-round against the Houston Rockets

OG Anunoby - Abdomen - Available for Selection

OG Anunoby has missed Toronto's entire run to the NBA Finals

OG Anunoby has not played since undergoing an emergency appendectomy in mid-April. The 21-year-old was cleared to play last week after fully overcoming the injury, and is available for selection. However, Nick Nurse appears content with his current rotation, and Anunoby is unlikely to take to the court during the Finals.

Fred VanVleet - Face Injury - Will Play in Game 5

Fred VanVleet exited Game 4 after being hit with an elbow to the face

Fred VanVleet left the court in Game 4 after being hit in the face by Shaun Livingston's elbow. The contact was enough to draw blood from near his right eye, and the backup point guard also lost a tooth. However, VanVleet managed to avoid a concussion, and while he will be required to wear a mouth guard, he will be active during tonight's game.