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The Golden State Warriors finish off their seven-game homestand with Thursday night’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The game will be played at 7:00 PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area.
Previously with the Warriors:
After snapping their seven-game winning streak on Monday night, the Warriors responded with a strong 104-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Golden State controlled the first half, taking a 58-44 lead into the break, but saw that advantage slip away in the third quarter as the Bucks outscored them 32-20, cutting the lead to just two.
Without Stephen Curry, who sat the game out for rest, the Warriors leaned on Jimmy Butler to generate offense. Butler delivered a stellar performance, finishing with a team-high 24 points, 10 assists, and a perfect 11-of-11 shooting from the free-throw line. In the final four minutes, with the Warriors clinging to a 96-93 lead, they locked down defensively, holding the Bucks scoreless in an 8-0 run to close out the game. Draymond Green anchored the defensive effort, sealing the win with his trademark intensity on Bucks’ superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Kerr on Draymond’s defense on Giannis: “To hold him to five field goals, [Draymond] showed why he’s still one of the great defenders in the world.” pic.twitter.com/296d7JVT5o
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) March 19, 2025
What to watch for tonight:
Golden State is expected to have Curry back in the lineup after his one game off. The only player on the Warriors’ injury report is Gary Payton II, who has been playing well as of late but is listed as questionable due to left knee soreness.
On the other side, the Raptors will be shorthanded, missing multiple players, including leading scorer RJ Barrett.
Gary Payton II is questionable tomorrow night for Warriors vs Raptors. Left knee soreness. Otherwise clean injury report for GSW. Toronto is resting RJ Barrett.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 20, 2025
With a 40-29 record, the Warriors have finally created some separation from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Clippers in the race to avoid the Play-In Tournament. They now hold a one-game lead over both teams with 13 games remaining in the regular season. Facing an undermanned Raptors squad, Golden State has a prime opportunity to build on this lead before embarking on a crucial six-game road trip this weekend..
Warriors get a large favor from the Pelicans, beating the Timberwolves in Minnesota. GSW now a full game up for the #6 seed on both the Wolves/Clippers. They have clinched tiebreaker on Minnesota. Clippers clinched tiebreaker on them.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 20, 2025
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Projected Starters
Warriors: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Draymond Green
Raptors: Immanuel Quickley, Jamison Battle, Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Mogbo, Jakob Poeltl
How to watch Regular Season Game 70
Who: Golden State Warriors (40 – 29) vs. Toronto Raptors (24 – 45)
When: Thursday, March 20th, at 7:00 p.m. PT
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV)
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