Mike Conley, ruled out of Utah Jazz’s Game 5, says he had a setback earlier in the series, but is hopeful to play soon
A right hamstring strain has kept the All-Star point guard out of entire Western Conference semifinal series thus far, but he says a return against the Clippers “is possible.”
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (10) takes some shots, during the pre-game warm-up, before game one in the NBA playoff series between the Utah Jazz and the LA Clippers, at Vivint Arena, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
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