Here’s the latest injury-status report for the matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings:
✅ Confirmed Out
- Stephen Curry (Warriors) — ruled out due to an illness (cold/fatigue) ahead of the game.
- Domantas Sabonis (Kings) — ruled out for the game.
- Zach LaVine (Kings) — also sidelined for the matchup.
⚠️ Questionable / Highly Likely Out
- Jimmy Butler (Warriors) — dealing with a lower back issue; listed questionable but multiple sources indicate he is expected to miss the game.
- Draymond Green (Warriors) — dealing with a right rib contusion; listed as out for this game.
📝 What this means
- The Warriors will be without major contributors in Curry and likely Butler, plus Green, which significantly affects their rotation and leadership on the court.
- The Kings also lose key players in Sabonis and LaVine, creating a situation where both teams are shorthanded.
- With these absences, bench players and role-players on both sides may see increased minutes and usage. Expect adjusted game plans and possibly different styles of play.
📊 Outlook
- Golden State will rely heavily on its depth and younger players to step up.
- Sacramento, though missing top stars, may try to exploit matchups and use the opportunity to build rhythm with other players.
- The game might have unexpected contributors and possibly a more open, less structured flow thanks to the absences on both benches.
If you like, I can pull projected lineups, starting five changes, and which players stand to benefit most from these absences.
