Tonight, the Golden State Warriors take on a youthful Portland Trail Blazers squad in the second night of a back-to-back.
This season, the Warriors have already defeated this squad multiple times, but both victories were close.
On their injury report, the Warriors had Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Brandin Podziemski listed as injured players. Gary Payton II is sidelined with a right calf strain, Andrew Wiggins is doubtful due to a general illness, and Brandin Podziemski is likely suffering from lower back stiffness. Draymond Green is also out due to an indefinite league suspension.
Four players for the Portland Trail Blazers are injured: Shaedon Sharpe, Robert Williams III, Justin Minaya, and Toumani Camara. Toumani Camara is likely sidelined with a right thumb sprain, Robert Williams III is out with a right knee ligament tear, Shaedon Sharpe is out with right adductor tightness, and Justin Minaya is out with a G League two-way.
Despite having a 7–20 record, the Trail Blazers have defeated the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and have come close to defeating the Golden State Warriors twice.
Since their team meeting, the Warriors have improved their basketball game significantly, going on a four-game winning streak and finishing the season 4-1 overall. The Warriors cannot afford to lose this game given the amount of territory they still need to cover.
Tonight at 8:30 p.m. EST, the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers square off.
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