在總決賽Game 1 的第一節，Klay Thompson 被JR Smith 撞倒，Thompson 因而足踝扭傷 (high ankle sprain)。但Thompson 對Game 2 上陣出戰「感樂觀」。
Thompson 在Game 1 這樣被撞，當時他隨即退場接受治理：
在Game 2 的前一日，Thompson 對記者說他的足踝痛而緊繃。他表示會在Game 2 之前儘量接受治理來令足踝鬆弛及穩定。
"I'm optimistic about tomorrow."
Klay Thompson on his injury.#GameTime | #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/kRgOuQw2dj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 2, 2018
可見Thompson 在影片中帶點拐步：
Klay Thompson limping in to his availability. Said the pain got worse overnight. If game were today, he said he’s “not sure” if he’d play. On tomorrow: “I’m planning on playing” pic.twitter.com/XO0tulThjs
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 2, 2018
