In Game 2, James Harden got poked in both of his eyes by Draymond Green. It was accidental, but the injury cost The Beard an entire quarter of play. Green’s contact with Harden also caused a contusion in both eyes and a laceration on Harden’s left eye lid.
For the remainder of the game, Harden was obviously in some sort of pain, and he often shielded himself from the bright, flashing lights in Oracle Arena. After Game 2, Harden told reporters that he could barely see, but he left no doubt that he would be on the floor in Game 3.