San Antonio Spurs

Spurs suffer another key injury, to David Lee in Game 3 vs. Warriors

Published May. 20, 2017 11:40 p.m. ET

Andrew Lynch

With Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Tony Parker (quadriceps) already out against the Golden State Warriors, the San Antonio Spurs suffered another blow in Game 3.

Spurs big man David Lee left Saturday's game after being fouled in the first quarter, as he was taken to the locker room in a wheelchair with a left knee injury.

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Because he could not make it back to the court to take his free throws, Lee by rule could not return to the game, although the Spurs declared him out for good measure.

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Lee reportedly will undergo an MRI on Sunday. Game 4 is Monday in San Antonio.

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Despite Lee's injury and the absences of Leonard and Parker, the Spurs claimed a 33-29 lead after the first quarter, in part due to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green each drawing two fouls in the opening frame, before the Warriors ultimately won 120-108.