Warriors and Kings Missing Key Players for Northern California Matchup
The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will both face Wednesday night's game at Golden 1 Center without several important players.
Golden State Warriors Injuries
- Coach Steve Kerr confirmed superstar Steph Curry will not play due to illness.
- Forward Draymond Green (rib injury) and guard Brandin Podziemski (wrist injury) are listed as questionable.
- Forward Jimmy Butler, initially questionable with a lower back issue, was downgraded to out on Wednesday afternoon.
Sacramento Kings Injuries
- Star guard Zach LaVine is ruled out because of a lower back injury.
- Center Domantas Sabonis will miss the game due to a ribcage contusion.
Game Impact
Both teams will be without their top scorers: LaVine averaging 27.4 points per game and Curry averaging 26.8 points per game. Additionally, neither team can count on their second-best players.
"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 being ruled out for the remainder of the game."
Golden State built a 25-point lead late in the second quarter without Butler on the floor.
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Author’s summary: Both the Warriors and Kings enter Wednesday's matchup missing key scoring leaders and secondary stars, significantly impacting their lineups and game strategy.