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Warriors vs Knicks Injury Report: Big Updates on Jalen Brunson and Brandin Podziemski’s Status Ahead of Tonight’s Game

Garima Ranawat

The Warriors will clash against the Knicks on Saturday.

The Golden State Warriors (38-28) are set to host the New York Knicks (42-23) on Saturday, March 15. The Warriors are running on a six-match winning streak, with their recent victory coming against the Sacramento Kings (130-104). 

The Dubs are having an excellent run off late, having recorded nine wins in the last ten games. Seeded sixth in the Western Conference standings, they are showcasing impressive form. With Jimmy Butler in their lineup, the Warriors are maintaining a 13-1 record.

They had Jonathan Kuminga back in the lineup after a two-month long injury hiatus. He was sidelined for 31 games with an ankle strain, sustained earlier in January. 

On the other hand, the Knicks registered a close 114-113 win over the Trail Blazers in their previous game. They are on a two-game winning streak, while registering five wins in the last ten games. 

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As the Steph Curry-side is set to lock horns with Karl-Anthony Towns and Co., let us have a look at the injury reports of both the teams. 

Warriors vs Knicks Game Details

Date: Saturday, March 15 | 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Chase Center in San Francisco
TV: ABC and ESPN+ | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Brandin Podziemski- Out (Bilateral low back strain)

Podziemski is the only player listed on the Warriors’ injury report for the Knicks’ game on Saturday. This will be the fourth straight clash that he will miss with a lower back strain sustained during the Nets game on March 6. 

He has averaged 10.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game with 42.7% shooting in 50 games for the Warriors this season. 

New York Knicks Injury Report

Jalen Brunson- out (Right ankle sprain)
Ariel Hukporti- out (left knee meniscus surgery)
Delon Wright- questionable (illness)
Kevin McCullar Jr.- G League
Pacome Dadiet- G League

Five players are listed on the Knicks’ injury report. The third-seeded Eastern Conference side will be without star point guard Jalen Brunson, who sprained his ankle during the clash against the Lakers on March 6. 

Brunson has been a key player for the side, maintaining an average of 26.3 points, 3 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 61 games he has played this season. 

In addition, they will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti, who sustained a torn meniscus in left knee and is expected to be re-evaluated in the next 2-3 weeks. Delon Wright has been listed as questionable for the forthcoming game. 

Warriors vs Knicks Game Odds

Odds via BetMGM

Warriors vs KnicksOdds
Golden State Warriors-6.5 (-110)
Moneyline-275
New York Knicks+6.5 (-110)
Moneyline+220
Over229.5 (-105)
Under229.5 (-115)

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.

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