Star players for the start of the nba finals. They announced that Klay Thompson suffered an injury and vomited after the game. Under concussion protocol he cannot practice until doctors determine that he is symptom flee. Well just follow the doctors advice. Nba finals start next thursday against cleveland right here on abc 7. Concussion protocol requires a player to pass several tests before hes cleared to play again. Our reporter will go in depth on how severe that concussion could be coming up at 5 00. I just got off the phone with someone whos very close to klay and was told in their estimation this was a mild concussion. Not a doctor, just what theyre telling me. And the person said that the expectation is that klay would be able to return to practice sometime early next week, perhaps monday or tuesday and will almost certainly be ready to play on thursday. Concussions are tricky, though. Nobody knows for sure how this is going to work out. The warriors are going to come up with a
In. But i dont think thats going to stop us from winning. Reporter fans are sending this message to klay. Hurry back, we need you. Reporter abc 7 news. The policy requires a player to pass a series of tests. If the player experiences any concussion symptoms along the way, they have to go back to the previous stage and start over. The protocol also requires the Team Physician to discuss the process with the director of the nbas Concussion Program before clearing a player to return. Hopeful fans in campbell are racing to snag any Warriors Gear they can find. Abc 7 news was there to see them smaching up the hottest items. Hats or anything that says western conference champions. You cant blame the fans for warriors mania. Their team hasnt been to the finals since 1975. And authorities are also out there looking for counterfeit gear that isnt licensed by the nba. Keep in mind abc 7 is the only place can you see the warriors in the finals. Game one is thursday, game two is the following sund
Main lesson is to be prepared. Olga and cecil had never been to the site where the cypress freeway collapsed. Her husband carmen smith was trapped in his car for four hours. She said the people that first came to help were the people that live here. The people without uniform. I started to think [ inaudible ]. Reporter her husband suffered a broken back. He died earlier this year. Dozens gathered to remember what it was like 25 years ago when the freeway collapsed, killing 42 people. But others were saved by the west Oakland Community and first responders. David byrnes can never forget the aftershock. Its pitch black, youve got sights and sounds of vehicles crushed and the aftershock would hit and you would take a deep breath and collect yourself and go okay, im still alive. Reporter dr. James betz was a young surgeon who performed an amputation under the collapsed deck to save a 6yearold boy. The area in that part of the cypress structure was about four and a half feet tall from the b
Video shows how the giant metal band dades are slowing traffic and causing tieups. Estimate is 55 minutes at the height of the commute. People are not used to encountering them. They go up there and they slow sometimes to a stop. I came across the bridge around 6 30 and it was backed up all the way through the maze. Reporter despite warning signs, cal trans says drivers can ride over the plates at up to 50 miles an hour, the current speed limit, without damaging their cars. Its a hazard. Reporter this man cant wait for the work to be done. He says he nearly rearended a car this morning. The car stopped over it and it was bumping. When i went over it, it shook my whole front end. Reporter cal trans says the commute should speed up, as drivers get used to the plates. The project is expected to be completed by late december. David stevenson, ktvu channel 2news. The giants win the pennant with that, the giants headed to the world series against kansas city. Maybe there is something lucky a
Is resolved. Out of abundance of caution, some areas were on lockdown until a short time ago. Believed by Law Enforcement the shooting is over now. We dont know anything about the identity of the shooter or possible motive. Or motive. Sad fact that the doctor was the target. He has been injured. And were still awaiting more word. An announcement expected in the next hour or so as to his condition as well. Obviously bring our viewers to date as soon as the announcement is made. More breaking news tonight. The search back on java sea, for the wreckage of the flight 8501. Nding flight off. In addition two more body passengers recovered. Bringing the total to 39. A lot to cover. First the report from the main command post in jakarta. Orter the plane just spotted two bodies. Two bodies. Reporter two more bodies says the commander, but he wont know for sure until the ship reaches coordinates and picks them up. He is the head of indonesias searchandrescue, public face in the recovery. The man