Warriors’ Kevon Looney prepared for prominent playoff role

HOUSTON — Kevon Looney understands his place in this crazy Warriors galaxy. As teammates Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were engulfed by media after Wednesday's practice, Looney chatted with one reporter off to the side. But make no mistake: Looney could play a prominent role in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night, with Golden State's season twisting in doubt. Swingman Andre Iguodala's knee injury pushed Looney, a 6-foot-9 forward/center, into the lineup in Game 4, the first playoff start of his NBA career. Now, with Iguodala listed as questionable for Game 5, Looney again figures to spend plenty of time trying to prevent James Harden and Co.