Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut suffered a right adductor strain in Game 5 vs. the Blazers Wednesday. He didn't return for the second half.
Injury Update: Andrew Bogut (right adductor strain) will not return.
— WarriorsPR (@WarriorsPR) May 12, 2016
There's no way to know how long Bogut could be out, but as it's a strain and not a tear there's a good chance Bogut is back for the Western Conference Finals. Festus Ezeli started for Bogut in the second half and will pick up most of his minutes moving forward, while the Warriors' small-ball unit will fill in some of the gaps and Anderson Varejao will absorb whatever's left.
It is a knock, though, as Bogut remains great defensively and helps set the tone fro the team. His added bonus of strength and rim protection along with rebounding compliments the Warriors' zillion weapons.
The Warriors don't need Bogut to win the next series, or the Finals, but he helps, and his absence will put a strain on the rotation, however long he's out.
