Did the Warriors Fake Kevon Looney's Illness to Trick the Lakers?

ESPN's Brian Windhorst theorized yesterday that Warriors coach Steve Kerr may have faked Kevon Looney's illness in Game 2 in an attempt to throw off the Los Angeles Lakers. Looney was a late scratch from the starting lineup due to an undetermined illness, but returned to play 12 minutes and contribute six points and eight rebounds. Windhorst insinuated that the illness might not be real, after Kerr started JaMychal Green in Looney's place. Green scored 15 points, and the Warriors went on to win 127-100 to tie the series at 1-1. Windhorst pointed out that the Lakers will be preparing for Looney in Game 3 and 4, but also suggested that the illness may be true after all. Looney had told reporters that if it had been a regular-season game, he wouldn't have played. The Warriors have not commented on Windhorst's theory. Game 3 of the series takes place on Saturday.

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