Warriors Center Andrew Bogut Out For Remainder Of Finals

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The Golden State Warriors will be boosted by the return of Draymond Green, who will be back for Game 6 in Cleveland on Thursday after serving a one-game suspension, but they will be without the services of center Andrew Bogut through the remainder of the Finals.

Bogut suffered a a knee injury on a fall during Game 5 against the Cavaliers, after which he left the court with the assistance of training staff and did not return. The Warriors issued an update on Bogut’s condition via Twitter on Wednesday:

Andrew Bogut Update: pic.twitter.com/ObjcC9zsNM

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) June 15, 2016

Although he won’t require surgery, Bogut is looking at a two-month recovery for the sprain and bone bruises he sustained to heal. His physical defensive presence will be missed by Golden State, as they look to close out the series for the second consecutive game.