Key Highlights
- The Golden State Warriors face the LA Clippers with a questionable James Harden and an unavailable Seth Curry.
- The Clippers are missing key players including Chris Paul and Bogdan Bogdanović due to injuries.
- Harden’s potential absence could significantly impact the Dubs’ performance in tonight’s game.
Injury Update: Warriors vs. Clippers Game Preview
The Golden State Warriors are set to face the LA Clippers in a critical away matchup on Monday night, and the injury report indicates a few key absences that could influence the outcome of tonight’s game.
Warriors Injury Report
The younger Curry is out once again due to left sciatic nerve irritation. While he’s been limited to only two games with the Warriors this season, his presence in the lineup was crucial for the team’s recent success. The good news is that Seth Curry’s absence doesn’t affect the rest of the squad, as no other players are listed on the injury report.
The Dubs will also be without the services of two-way contract players LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons who won’t suit up for this game.
Clippers Injury Report
The LA Clippers have a more extensive list of injuries. Notably, Chris Paul is still technically with the team despite his forced absence due to a contentious divorce from the organization. His salary will be used to facilitate potential trades in the next month.
The Clippers are also without three-time All-Star Bradley Beal who has been dealing with a left hip fracture and hasn’t played since undergoing season-ending surgery.
Bogdan Bogdanović, despite his career-best season, is currently out due to a left hamstring injury management issue. He’s playing the worst season of his nine-year NBA career, averaging just 8.0 points per game and struggling with injuries that have limited him to only 16 games out of 34 played so far.
Derrick Jones Jr., who has taken strides since joining the Clippers last year, is also sidelined due to a right knee sprain until after the All-Star break. His absence will be a significant blow for LA given their struggles with exceptional athletes.
Key Player Status: James Harden
Harden’s status remains questionable as he deals with right shoulder soreness. Despite his decline, the lefty is still averaging 25.7 points and 8.0 assists per game. His presence or absence could be a game-changer for both teams, especially considering the Dubs’ recent momentum.
The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. PT on NBC Sports Bay Area and Peacock, providing an opportunity for Dub Nation to cheer on their team despite the challenges posed by injuries.