Warriors host Rockets Wednesday
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This is exactly why Tuesday’s development is good news for Curry and the Warriors. On Monday, Golden State listed Green as questionable to play against the Rockets due to a right midfoot sprain. The team announced on Tuesday, however, that Green has been upgraded to probable via the official injury report.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green suffered a foot sprain against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
HOUSTON – Exactly two years ago to the date, Steph Curry scored 50 points in Game 7 of the Warriors’ first-round NBA playoff series against the Sacramento Kings, lifting Golden State to the second round. Wednesday night in Houston was nothing like that.
One of the most significant setbacks has been forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has missed the last five games with knee tendinitis. Before the injury, Kuminga was off to a strong start, averaging 13.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 47.8% from the floor, 32.4% from three-point range and 77.1% from the free-throw line.
On Monday, the Warriors secured a 134–117 win vs. Jazz, fueled by an explosive 21–0 run to open the second quarter.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler didn't live up to his "Playoff Jimmy" moniker in Golden State's final two losses of its Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Butler, under the weather during Games 4 and 5, attempted 20 ...
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hits the road against Orlando looking to prolong its three-game road winning streak. The Magic are 4-3 in home games. Orlando is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 17.4 fast break points per game led by Franz Wagner averaging 4.4.