The Golden State Warriors are looking to bounce back after their ugly Sunday loss to the Atlanta Hawks. And there’s good news: they’re facing the 19-21 Portland Trail Blazers. That might not seem like good news, given that the Blazers have won all three of the matchups this season, but the Dubs are in prime position to change that, because Golden State is healthy … and Portland most definitely is not.
Here’s the full injury report.
Warriors
Out — Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation)
Curry, who probably
would be out of the rotation even if he was healthy, remains the only player listed for the Warriors on the injury report (save for Malevy Leons and LJ Cryer, who are inactive due to their status as two-way players). The younger Curry brother will be reevaluated before the end of the month.
Blazers
Out — Deni Avdija (lower back soreness)
Avdija has had one hell of a breakout campaign, and looks destined to make his first All-Star team. He’s averaging 26.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game, and is far and away the biggest reason why the Blazers have exceeded expectations, even in a year where they lost their coach to a gambling scandal right as the season began. This is the first game all year that Avdija will miss, so the Warriors are getting very luck.
Out — Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear)
The Blazers still have hopes that the 2023 third overall pick can materialize his star potential. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to work on his game this season, as a hamstring tear has kept him on the sidelines all year.
Out — Matisse Thybulle (right knee tendonapathy)
I’m sure Steph Curry is happy to avoid facing Thybulle, a two-time All-Defense selection who is one of the best on-ball defenders in the sport. But it’s a big loss for basketball fans: Thybulle has only played in 19 games over the last two seasons.
Out — Kris Murray (lumbar strain)
Murray hasn’t played in a week, and is out indefinitely. Backs are no fun thing; hopefully he’s okay.
Out — Blake Wesley (right foot fracture)
Wesley only played in six games this year before undergoing surgery on his foot. He is expected to return this season, though.
Out — Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon management)
The Blazers signed their franchise legend this offseason knowing he’d almost surely miss the entirety of the 2025-26 season. Nothing has changed on that front, but I can’t wait to see Dame back on the court next season.
Doubtful — Jerami Grant (left Achilles tendonitis)
While Avdija has become the face of the Blazers in Lillard’s absence, you can’t forget about Grant. He’s more than just in competition with Jared McCain for the best TikToker in the NBA, he’s also a damn good hooper: The 12-year veteran is averaging a clean 20.0 points per game this season, while shooting 38.9% from deep and showing off a strong all-around game. With Avdija already sidelined, the Blazers will be a shell of themselves if Grant is unable to play, too.
Enjoy the game, Dub Nation! It’s a late tip-off tonight — 8:00 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock.
