Golden State Warriors F Kevin Durant questionable for Game 3 against Portland Trail Blazers

Kevin Durant participated in the Golden State Warriors' practice on Friday afternoon and accompanied the team on its flight to Portland for Saturday's Game 3 against the Trail Blazers. However, Durant is still listed as questionable for the game because of a calf injury.

With a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, the Warriors are likely to take a cautious approach and make sure Durant is 100 percent before putting him back on the court.

"Look, if it was Game 7 of the Finals, (Durant) could play," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Friday. "We're not talking about something that could damage his career. What we're talking about is something that if it potentially gets worse and knocks him out for a few weeks, it's not worth it."

Durant, who injured his calf in the second half of Game 1, did extra shooting after practice.

"I'm good laterally," Durant told the San Jose Mercury-News. "I think just stopping and going (is the problem), but it's getting better.

"I played the whole fourth quarter on it and I just felt like getting off of it and waiting until the (next) game, I'd be fine. But they've had some experience with it. They didn't want to risk it and I'd be out for a long time. I understand, trying to look at the bigger picture.

"I want to play, want to be out there every step of the way with the team. But I understand health is important. I want to feel great for a long run at this postseason. I understand the big picture, but I still want to play."

Warriors guard Shaun Livingston, who has a right index finger sprain and hand contusion, and swingman Matt Barnes, who has a sprained right ankle, both practiced Friday, and both are listed as questionable for Saturday's game.