While Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were both ruled out against the Indiana Pacers, there was more clarification on their injuries. Head coach Steve Kerr told The Athletic’s Anthony Slater before Friday’s game the specifics of the injuries.
Will Stephen Curry and Draymond Green suit up tomorrow vs. the Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back for the Warriors?
The Golden State Warriors crossed swords against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a crunch Western Conference matchup on Wednesday.
Golden State was led by former Pacers star Buddy Hield who had 17 points. Pat Spencer scored a season high 17 as the Warriors sat six players on their second game in two nights, including All-Star Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins.
Green will sit out the second leg of Golden State's back-to-back Friday due to an issue with the left L5-s1 disc in his back. Kyle Anderson will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Green's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.
As the Indiana Pacers try and improve before their playoff push, they have to do more than just look ahead to the spring. While they are emerging as a dangerous team, the simple reality is the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Orlando Magic are all better...for now.