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Injury Report: Warriors’ Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and others ruled out vs. Spurs on Tuesday

The Warriors will be without multiple players on Tuesday against the Spurs, including Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and more.

Coming off a red-hot 40 point performance on Monday against the Houston Rockets, Steph Curry will get the night off for the second leg of a road back-to-back on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs.

Curry isn’t the only member of the Warriors ruled out against the Spurs.

Klay Thompson (right Achilles injury management), Andrew Wiggins (left knee soreness), Nemanja Bjelica (back spasms), Otto Porter Jr. (left foot injury management) will join Curry, Draymond Green and James Wiseman on the bench on Tuesday night.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

With four starters and multiple key bench pieces out, the Warriors will only have nine available players against Dejounte Murray, Keldon Johnson and the Spurs.

Against the Spurs, the Warriors will lean on Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney, Damion Lee, Gary Payton II. Rookie Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga could also see an increased role on Tuesday.

Following Tuesday’s contest against the Spurs, the Warriors will play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday before getting the entire weekend off. With only three games this week, the Warriors will get three days of rest before coming into a contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, Feb. 7.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s 40 point performance in Warriors’ win vs. Rockets on Monday

After Steph Curry put on a show for 40 points in the Warriors’ win over the Rockets on Monday, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions.

After hitting a game-winning jumper the last time the Golden State Warriors met the Houston Rockets, Steph Curry found a different way to leave his impact in Monday’s rematch.

Through the first three-quarters of the game, Curry tallied 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the floor as the Warriors gripped to a nine-point advantage over the Rockets. Yet in the fourth quarter, Golden State’s All-Star point guard wasn’t done.

With 12 minutes remaining in the contest, Curry took over. As the Warriors surged to a 122-108 win in Houston, Curry notched 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field with four 3-pointers in the final frame alone.

Despite his late fireworks, Curry appeared to receive some trash talk with Houston guard Kevin Porter Jr. after the pair of players exchanged buckets. Words from Porter Jr. in the second half seemed to spark Curry’s run in the fourth quarter.

Curry ended the final say, finishing the contest with a game-high 40 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the floor and 7-of-14 shooting from long distance. Curry added nine assists, five boards, a steal and a blocked shot in 38 minutes against the Rockets.

After battling a recent slump, Curry’s 40 point effort was his highest-scoring mark since a 46 point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 23, 2021.

Following Curry’s red-hot fourth quarter against the Rockets, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with a flurry of reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Monday night.

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Warriors rookie Moses Moody to start vs. Rockets on Monday

On Monday against the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors rookie Moses Moody will make his second career NBA start.

With Otto Porter Jr. and Draymond Green out on Monday against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors will need to add a player to the starting lineup with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney.

To start the first leg of a back-to-back in Texas, Steve Kerr is giving rookie Moses Moody the start against the Rockets.

Via @kendra__andrews on Twitter:

Before Monday’s contest in Houston, the Warriors recalled Moody from their G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Moody is coming off a 27 point performance with G League Santa Cruz on Monday against the Austin Spurs.

During nine games in the G League, Moody is averaging a red-hot 27.4 points on 47.8% shooting from the floor with 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest.

After showing out in the G League, Moody will get the chance to make an impact in the NBA on Monday against the Rockets. The Warriors will tip-off in Houston at 5 p.m. PT.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Otto Porter Jr. out vs. Rockets on Monday

To start a road back-to-back on Monday, the Warriors will be without veteran forward Otto Porter Jr. against the Rockets.

For the first leg of a road back-to-back in Texas, the Golden State Warriors will be without one of their key veterans.

Before meeting the Houston Rockets on Monday, the Warriors will be without Otto Porter Jr. due to left foot injury management. Porter Jr. has missed seven games on the season, with most of his absences coming near a back-to-back.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

In 43 games, Porter Jr. is averaging 8.7 points on 48% shooting from the field with 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.9 minutes per game. With Draymond Green missing time due to injury, Porter Jr. has started the last five games for the Warriors.

The Warriors will be thin in the frontcourt against the Rockets. Along with Porter Jr. and Green, Andre Iguodala is ruled out for the contest and Nemanja Bjelica is questionable due to back spasms.

In Houston, the Warriors will likely have to lean on Juan Toscano-Anderson and rookie Jonathan Kuminga in the frontcourt next to Kevon Looney.

The Warriors will meet the Rockets at 5 p.m. PT on Monday in the lone star state. 

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Bengals vs. Chiefs: Warriors’ Damion Lee reacts to Joe Burrow’s performance in AFC Championship

After Joe Burrow helped lead the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance with a win over the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, Warriors guard Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter.

On Sunday, all eyes were on the gridiron for championship Sunday in the NFL.

Before the Golden State Warriors’ neighbors, the San Francisco 49ers took the field against the Los Angeles Rams, the Cincinnatti Bengals’ battle against the Kansas City Chiefs took centerstage.

In a thriller, second-year quarterback Joe Burrow led an overtime comeback against Patrick Mahomes and the Cheifs to seal the Bengals’ spot in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988.

In the Bengals’ 27-24 upset win on the road, Burrow threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns on 23-of-38 passing against the defending AFC Champions. After the Bengals’ defense intercepted Mahomes on the first possession of overtime, Burrow led the Bengals down the field to set up a game-winning field goal.

Following the Bengals punching a ticket to the Super Bowl, Burrow’s performance caught the eye of a member of the Warriors. Damion Lee chimed in on Twitter with praise for Burrow. Before the Super Bowl, Lee is looking to pick up a Burrow jersey.

Via @Dami0nLee on Twitter:

The winner of the NFC Championship between the 49ers and Rams will meet the Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Warriors land Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan in Rookie Wire’s NBA mock draft 2.0

In @RookieWire’s NBA mock draft 2.0, the Golden State Warriors landed Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan at No. 29.

While most of the focus around the Golden State Warriors has been on a push back to the postseason, it’s never too early to keep an eye on the NBA draft. 

Although Bob Myers and Steve Kerr likely won’t have a pick at the top of the draft to acquire a prospect like James Wiseman, Jonathan Kuminga or Moses Moody, there will still be players available that can help extend the Warriors’ window when they hit the clock.

Before the All-Star break, Rookie Wire dropped their mock draft 2.0 that included three picks for the Warriors.

With the No. 29 overall pick in Rookie Wire’s mock draft 2.0, the Warriors landed Baylor’s Jeremy Sochan. According to Rookie Wire’s Cody Taylor, Sochan is a forward that can impact the game in a variety of ways.

Via Rookie Wire:

Sochan has become an excellent defender this season, something that would fit into the defensive philosophy instilled by the Warriors. He has the size to handle the physicality and has shown an ability to shoot from beyond the arc. Averaging 7.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, two assists and 1.1 steals, Sochan affects games in a variety of ways, an ability teams may covet at this point of the draft. Some believe he is not a sure-fire one-and-done prospect, but that could change with more strong performances this season.

In 17 games with Baylor, the 6-foot-9 18-year-old is averaging 8.3 points on 50.5% shooting from the floor with 5.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest. In a recent battle against Alabama, Sochan notched a career-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the floor with eight boards, two steals and an assist in 32 minutes. 

To view Taylor’s complete mock draft, including Golden State’s picks in the second round, check out Rookie Wire here.

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Watch: Klay Thompson hits clutch 3-pointer to help Warriors close vs. Nets

With just seconds remaining, Klay Thompson hit a clutch 3-pointer to help the Warriors close a victory over the Nets.

After the Golden State Warriors vaulted to an early lead, the Brooklyn Nets surged back into Saturday’s primetime contest behind Kyrie Irving. With Irving pushing the Nets into a battle, the Warriors needed a clutch bucket in the fourth quarter to seal a victory.

On Saturday, a vintage Klay Thompson jumper from beyond the arc helped close out the Nets.

With the Warriors clinging to a one-point advantage with just seconds remaining, Steph Curry flipped a pass to Thompson. After getting the ball, the 31-year-old shooting guard quickly pulled up to bury a deep triple with 12 seconds left in the contest.

Via @warriors on Twitter:

Following Thompson’s jumper, the Warriors held a four-point lead over the Nets. Despite a tough 3-pointer from Irving on the following possession, it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback against the Warriors. After free throws from Thompson and Curry, the Warriors held on for a victory over the Nets, 110-106.

Thompson finished the contest with 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting from the field and 2-of-8 from deep with six boards, two assists, a steal and a block in 27 minutes against the Nets.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors holding on in battle vs. Nets, 110-106

After the Warriors held on for the win in a primetime battle against the Nets, NBA Twitter exploded with different reactions. Here’s what fans and analysts were saying on Saturday.

With Kevin Durant and James Harden ruled out for the Brooklyn Nets, Saturday’s primetime contest against the Golden State Warriors looked to be heading towards a blowout.

After the Warriors jumped out to a 19-point advantage, the Nets fought back into the game with gritty performances from Kyrie Irving and Patty Mills.

Heading into the final frame, the Warriors gripped to a two-point advantage. Down the stretch, Brooklyn and Golden State exchanged haymakers. After each team traded shots in the fourth quarter, the Warriors needed a final bucket to close out the Nets at Chase Center. Klay Thompson answered the bell.

With 12.5 seconds left on the clock, Thompson drilled a deep 3-pointer to give the Warriors a four-point lead. Although Irving responded with a familiar clutch jumper from beyond the arc to cut the lead to one, the Warriors were able to hold on against the Nets, 110-106.

Thompson finished the game with 16 points on 5-of-14 shooting from the field with six boards and two assists in 27 minutes.

After a slow start, Steph Curry ended the game with 19 points on 5-of-18 shooting from the field with eight assists, five rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes. Curry notched 14 of his points in the fourth quarter alone.
Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors in scoring with 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the floor with eight rebounds, three steals, three blocks and two assists in 37 minutes.

Despite Brooklyn dropping the contest, Irving scored a season-high 32 points on 9-of-21 shooting from the field against Golden State.

After the Warriors secured the victory over the Nets, the NBA community on Twitter weighed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Saturday night.

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Injury Report: Nets’ James Harden (right hand) ruled out vs. Warriors on Saturday

Before the Warriors hosted the Nets in primetime on Saturday, James Harden was ruled out due to a right-hand strain.

While the Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Nemanja Bjelica, the Brooklyn Nets will be without a pair of former Most Valuable Players for Saturday’s primetime tilt in the Bay Area.

With Kevin Durant already slated to miss Saturday’s contest due to a left knee MCL sprain, James Harden was the latest member of the Nets added to the injury report. 

Prior to Saturday’s tip, Harden was ruled out against the Warriors due to a right-hand strain. 

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

Via @kendra__andrews on Twitter:

During the 2021-22 season, Harden is averaging 23 points on 42% shooting from the floor with 10.1 assists and 8.1 rebounds in 37 minutes per game. 

With both Durant and Harden out, the Nets will need to lean on Kyrie Irving against Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and the Warriors. 

Irving has been active in seven games for the Nets this season, averaging 23.4 points on 50.4% shooting from the floor with 5.1 assists and 4.9 rebounds. 

The Warriors and Nets are slated to tip-off at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at San Francisco’s Chase Center. 

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Nemanja Bjelica (back spasms) questionable vs. Nets

Warriors forward Nemanja Bjelica is listed as questionable due to back spasms for Saturday’s contest against the Nets.

With Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala already slated to miss the game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Golden State Warriors added another player to the injury report ahead of Saturday’s contest.

Nemanja Bjelica is listed as questionable against the Nets on Saturday due to back spasms.

Via @Con_Chron on Twitter:

During his first season with the Warriors, Bjelica is averaging 6.4 points on 45.3% shooting from the floor with 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 15.4 minutes per game off the bench.

In 16 minutes off the bench on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Bjelica tallied five points on 2-of-2 shooting from the field with six assists.

If Bjelica isn’t available against James Harden, Kyrie Irving and the Nets, the Warriors could lean on Juan Toscano-Anderson and rookie Jonathan Kuminga in the second unit. Kuminga has played 15 or more minutes in nine of his last 10 games.

The Warriors are slated to host the Nets at 5:30 p.m. PT on Saturday at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

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