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The Golden State Warriors look to bounce back from their most recent loss with tonight’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. The Game will be played at 4:00PM PT in Charlotte and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area.
Previously with the Warriors:
The Warriors’ five-game winning streak came to an end Saturday night in a 126-119 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. With Jimmy Butler sidelined due to a back injury, the Warriors reverted to a more traditional starting lineup, shifting Draymond Green back to power forward and giving rookie Quinten a start at center.
Golden State saw balanced scoring with four of its five starters reaching double figures, led by Steph Curry’s 29 points and Posts’ 16. However, the real story of the night was the Warriors’ inability to contain 76ers guard Quentin Grimes, who erupted for a career-high 44 points.
QUENTIN GRIMES SCORES A CAREER-HIGH 44 PTS IN THE SIXERS’ WIN
20 in 1H
18 in 3Q
18-24 FGM
6-9 3PMWhat a night for @qdotgrimes! pic.twitter.com/FaIn2hJE96
— NBA (@NBA) March 2, 2025
What to watch for tonight:
Golden State will try to get back in the win column against the Charlotte Hornets, a team struggling with a 14-45 record—second worst in the NBA. Charlotte is currently on a six-game losing streak and lost to Golden State by 36 points just a week ago. That blowout, however, came with several key Hornets players sidelined, including leading scorer LaMelo Ball, who is not listed on the team’s injury report and is expected to play Monday night.
Hornets listed them as QUESTIONABLE, but the actual injury report has them as PROBABLE. KJ Simpson remains with the Greensboro Swarm for now; they don’t play again until Tuesday.
Golden State Warriors list Jimmy Butler and Quinten Post as PROBABLE. Jonathan Kuminga is OUT. pic.twitter.com/rWTbAeGjdH
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) March 2, 2025
On the Warriors’ side, Butler is slated to return after missing one game. Despite seven total Warriors players scoring in double figures against Philly, the offense looked out of rhythm—eerily similar to their struggles prior to the big trade.
Fortunately, the Warriors are 7-1 with Butler in the lineup. His presence could be the key to getting the team back on track as they begin the front end of this road back-to-back.
Checking in from Spectrum Center, where the Warriors are wrapping shootaround as 12.5-point favorites against the Charlotte Hornets. Jimmy Butler and Quinten Post probable for Golden State. Jonathan Kuminga out: pic.twitter.com/bCAWhqlDgF
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) March 3, 2025
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Draymond Green
Hornets: LaMelo Ball, Nick Smith Jr., Miles Bridges, Josh Green, Mark Williams
How to watch Regular Season Game 61
Who: Golden State Warriors (32 – 28) vs. Charlotte Hornets (14 – 45)
When: Monday, March 3rd, at 4:00 p.m. PT
Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV)
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