The full injury report for tonight’s game.
The Golden State Warriors are back in action tonight, with a game they’re heavily favored to win. The Dubs host the Portland Trail Blazers who, while having a better season than most expected, are still a not-very good team. The Blazers are also fairly banged up, but the Warriors aren’t fully healthy, either.
Here’s the full injury report.
Warriors
Out — Jonathan Kuminga (right ankle sprain)
It’s still unclear when Kuminga will return, but if I had to guess, I’d say at some point during this home-stand, which has five more games after this one.
Out — Brandin Podziemski (bilateral low back strain)
Podziemski will miss essentially his third consecutive game, after leaving Thursday’s win over the Brooklyn Nets less than a minute into the action. His injury isn’t considered serious, but you certainly need to be careful with backs.
Available — Gary Payton II (bilateral nasal bone fracture — facemask)
A third game with masked Payton! It seems to have unlocked a few superpowers, and he gets a chance at a revenge game tonight.
Blazers
Out — Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain)
Thybulle, like Kuminga, has been out quite a while with an ankle injury. This will be his ninth straight game on the sidelines.
Out — Deandre Ayton (left calf strain)
Ayton has been having a decent, if not overwhelming season for the Blazers, averaging 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. But he’s been sidelined for the last month while dealing with a calf injury.
Out — Robert Williams III (left knee sprain)
You’ve got to feel for Williams, and also the teams that have employed him. He has such an interesting skillset, but such a hard time staying healthy. After playing just six games for the Blazers in his debut season with the team last year, he’s suited up just 20 times this season.
Doubtful — Jerami Grant (right knee tendinitis)
After back-to-back seasons averaging at least 20 points, Grant is down to 14.4 points per game this year … his lowest mark since the 2019-20 season. He played last night, and is questionable for the back-to-back.
Doubtful — Deni Avdija (left quad contusion)
Avdija’s first season with the Blazers has been going well, after a four-year stint with the Washington Wizards. He’s averaging a career-high 14.8 points per game, but might miss this contest.
Enjoy the action, Dub Nation!