By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com and Reuters and Associated Press
Published: 22:32 BST, 10 June 2019 | Updated: 23:52 BST, 10 June 2019
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The Toronto Raptors are just one win away from the franchise's first NBA Title, but they will have to contend with two-time Finals MVP Kevin Durant, who is expected to make his return for Golden State on Monday night.
Durant represents the only good news for the Warriors, who are facing a 3-1 series deficit after dropping consecutive home games last week on Wednesday and Friday.
The 2014 NBA MVP injured his right calf on May 8 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets. He has missed the past nine games but was cleared to return to practice Sunday.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said there would be no minutes restriction on Durant if he is able to play. According to multiple reports, Durant plans to be 'full go' for Game 5.
Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant watches during basketball practice at the NBA Finals
'You worry about the conditioning,' Kerr said. 'The skill, obviously, is undeniable. He's a guy who can get a shot off anytime he wants. ... He's Kevin Durant. If we have him out there, he'll be a threat. We know that.'
Since becoming head coach in Golden State before the 2014-15 season, former NBA point guard Steve Kerr has led the Warriors to three NBA Titles, including both of the last two championships
2014-15: In his first season in Golden State, Steve
