Both teams are battling injuries ahead of this game.
The Golden State Warriors’ 8-game winning streak, which began in the NBA preseason, was finally snapped on Sunday with a 104-112 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The loss was even more disheartening for fans, as star guard Steph Curry was forced to leave the game with an ankle injury mid-play.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are also coming into this game with a defeat. Following two back-to-back wins to kickstart their season, the Pelicans were blown out by the Trailblazers, suffering a 125-103 defeat at Moda Center on Monday.
The Golden State Warriors are facing a significant injury blow with Steph Curry sidelined for at least the next two games due to an ankle sprain. The two-time MVP suffered the injury during their recent game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Adding to the Warriors’ woes, De’Anthony Melton is also out with a lower back strain. With these key players sidelined, the Warriors will have to rely on their depth to navigate through this challenging period.
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Andrew Wiggins is also dealing with a lower back strain and is listed as questionable for their upcoming game against the Pelicans. Wiggins had a brilliant game against the Clippers, scoring 29 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 block.
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Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans are also battling a few injuries early in the season. Star guard Dejounte Murray is out for 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery on a fractured left hand. Forward Trey Murphy III is also sidelined with a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least two more weeks.
These injuries are a major blow to the Pelicans, who were hoping to make a deep playoff run this season. With Murray and Murphy out, the team will have to rely on their depth to fill the void.
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