May 4, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots while defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) and center Steven Adams (12) in the second quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

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Warriors vs Pelicans: Injuries and predicted starting lineups

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.

Warriors Team News and Predicted Lineup

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.

Melton will miss at least the next two games with the strained lower back, team says. Steph Curry out. Andrew Wiggins questionable with a lower back strain. This is when that depth begins to be tested. https://t.co/v7ILPX6Y58
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 28, 2024

Predicted Starting 5:

Buddy Hield

Moses Moody

Jonathan Kuminga

Draymond Green

Trayce Jackson-Davis

Pelicans Team News and Predicted Lineup

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.

Predicted Starting 5:

CJ McCollum

Brandon Ingram

Herbert Jones

Zion Williamson

Daniel Theis

Image Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

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