Warriors and Kings Lose Star Players for Northern California Game
The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will both miss key players in their upcoming matchup at the Golden 1 Center.
Golden State Warriors' Injury Updates
- Coach Steve Kerr confirmed that superstar guard Steph Curry is out due to illness.
- Forward Draymond Green (rib injury) and guard Brandin Podziemski (wrist) are listed as questionable.
- Forward Jimmy Butler was downgraded from questionable to out with a lower back injury.
Sacramento Kings Injuries
- Star guard Zach LaVine will not play due to a lower back injury.
- Center Domantas Sabonis is ruled out because of a ribcage contusion.
Impact on the Game
Both teams are missing their top scorers: LaVine with 27.4 points per game and Curry with 26.8 points per game. Additionally, their second-best players are absent, affecting team performance.
"Butler was questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, but ended up playing in the first half, scoring 2 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 14 minutes before he was ruled out for the remainder of the game as Golden State built a 25-point lead late in the second quarter."
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Summary: Both the Kings and Warriors will face each other without several star players, including top scorers, significantly shaping the game's dynamics.