Before the Golden State Warriors’ game against Portland began, Draymond Green was the lone player missing. Additionally, he was marked as questionable. But when the game got closer, Gary Payton II and Klay Thompson were added to the list in addition to Green. It was accurate to say they faced a significantly depleted Blazers squad. But it may be unsettling to miss two essential starters suddenly.
In addition, there is pressure to win the match. However, it was all for naught as Stephen Curry and company orchestrated a well-coordinated assault on the Trail Blazers. Steph led the Dubs with 22 points, and four of the five starters scored in double figures, according to the NBA website. After this victory, they surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers for ninth place with a 45-35 record.
At 10:00 PM ET, the influential New Orleans Pelicans will visit the Warriors on a three-game winning run at Chase Centre. Without question, this will be the hardest of the last three. The Dubs coach resounded “No” when asked if Kerr would consider resting the weary Steph.
The sixth-seeded Pelicans (48-32) currently occupy a vulnerable spot in the West. The Suns’ “Big 3” is directly underneath them. Curry is a vital player, even if he hasn’t produced his typical output in recent games. Shaquille O’Neal claims that Curry’s present slump will eventually pass.
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The Pelicans, led by Jonas Valančiūnas, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Trey Murphy II, and Zion Williamson, will be ready to take on the resolute Warriors squad.
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Regarding the Dubs, Kerr will probably open with Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Trayce Jackson-Davis. There is little question that the game will be challenging because both sides have equal odds.
It seems improbable that the Warriors will receive a straight-through ticket to the postseason. However, their best option is to ensure they reach the eighth level. And it begins with a victory over the Pelicans. Kerr should be able to play against New Orleans with a complete squad, as the defensive juggernaut Green and the second-best shooter Thompson may catch their breath.
