THE Warriors of the Golden State are about to embark on a five-game road trip and a schedule in which they will play nine of 11 games outside the comfortable confines of the Chase Center. But before they get behind the wheel and head to new cities, they have one more home game. This game will take place tonight, against the Indiana Pacers 39-31.
It’s been hot and cold in Golden State lately, so it’s at least good news that most of their team is healthy. Here is the full injury report.
Warriors
Questionable — Moses Moody (left knee pain)
Moody was questionable for Wednesday’s win against the Memphis Grizzlies. He finished play four minutes in the second quarter, and then not going back to court… even during garbage time. I hope my knee feels better.
Likely — Draymond Green (lower back pain)
Green was also questionable against the Grizzlies on Wednesday and, like Moody, he played. If he played when it was doubtful, then I would bet good money that he played when it was likely.
Pacers
Out — James Johnson (personal reasons)
At this point, you know the principle of “personal reasons”. Life and family are bigger than hoops. Let’s hope all goes well for Johnson and his people.
Out — Bennedict Mathurin (labral tear of right shoulder)
This isn’t quite the year Mathurin was hoping for after making the All-Rookie first team a year ago. His play has vastly improved, but his scoring has dropped a bit and he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury a few weeks ago.
Questionable — Obi Toppin (sprained left ankle)
Toppin, the No. 8 overall pick in 2020 NBA Draft speak New York Knicks, was traded over the summer for a pair of second-round picks. He responded well, and in his fourth season he set career highs in minutes per game (21.6), points per game (10.1), rebounds per game (3.9), assists per game (1.5), steals per game (0.5), blocks per game. game (0.5), field goal percentage (56.4%), and three-point percentage (39.0%). That’s almost everything!
Enjoy the action, Dub Nation.
