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Injury Report: Otto Porter Jr. doubtful (foot soreness) for Game 4 vs. Mavs

After exiting Game 3 early due to foot soreness, Otto Porter Jr. is considered doubtful for Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks.

During the second quarter of Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors forward Otto Porter Jr. appeared to suffer an injury after finishing a strong layup at the rim. 

Porter Jr. later exited the contest and did not return due to left foot soreness. Although Porter Jr.’s postgame X-rays came back negative, the veteran is considered doubtful for Game 4, per Steve Kerr.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Despite his recent injury struggles, Porter Jr. is coming off an impressive stretch. The eight-year pro has tallied double-figures in scoring off the bench in four of his last six games. During the postseason, Porter Jr. is averaging 5.5 points on 46.7% shooting from the floor with 4.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 20.7 minutes per contest. 

If Porter Jr. is ruled out for Game 4. the Warriors will need to go deeper into their bench. Steve Kerr could opt to play rookie Jonathan Kuminga or veterans Nemanja Bjelica and Juan Toscano-Anderson off the bench in Porter Jr.’s place. 

The Warriors will have the chance to sweep the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday. Game 4 is set to tip at 6 p.m. at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday. 

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Injury Report: Otto Poter Jr. exits Game 3 vs. Mavs with left foot soreness

During the second quarter of Game 3 against the Mavericks, Otto Porter Jr. exited the contest with left foot soreness.

During the second quarter of Game 3, the Golden State Warriors lost a key piece of their rotation due to injury. Otto Porter Jr. exited the contest against the Dallas Mavericks after suffering an apparent injury while finishing a contested layup at the bucket. 

Porter Jr. appeared to be in pain after converting the bucket at the rim. Porter Jr. was subbed out of the contest after hobbling on the court. 

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter: 

Porter Jr. was ruled out for the remainder of the contest due to left foot soreness. Porter Jr.’s injury was the second foot injury he’s dealt with during the Warriors’ current playoff run. Porter. Jr missed Game 6 against the Grizzlies with soreness in his right foot. 

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

Despite Porter Jr.’s X-Ray returning negative, Steve Kerr called the veteran’s foot injury “definitely concerning,” per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. 

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

The Warriors were still able to hold off the Mavericks without Porter Jr. for a 109-100 win on the road in Dallas. Porter Jr. finished the game with two points on 1-of-2 shooting from the floor with a rebound in seven minutes before leaving the game. 

Outside of games where he’s made an early exit due to injury, Porter Jr. has registered double-figures in scoring in four consecutive contests. Without Porter Jr., the Warriors will have to continue to stretch out their bench. Juan Toscano-Anderson and Moses Moody received minutes off the bench in Game 3. 

If Porter Jr. isn’t available for Golden State’s chance to close out in Game 4, Jonathan Kuminga, Nemanja Bjelica or Toscano-Anderson could see an increased role against the Mavericks. 

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Injury Report: Otto Porter Jr. (foot soreness) probable for Game 1 of Western Conference Finals vs. Mavs

After missing Game 6 against the Grizzlies due to foot soreness, Otto Porter Jr. is probable for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Mavs.

To punch a ticket to the Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors had to close out the Memphis Grizzlies without a key veteran off the bench in Game 6.

After an early exit in Game 5, Otto Porter Jr. was ruled out for Game 6 against the Grizzlies due to soreness in his right foot. Despite Porter Jr.’s absence, the Warriors were still able to seal a victory over the Grizzlies to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Following a few days off before the start of the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Porter Jr. could be close to returning to the rotation.

Prior to Game 1, Porter Jr. is listed as probable for Wednesday’s contest at Chase Center.

Via @kendra__andrews on Twitter:

Before leaving Game 5 with an injury, Porter Jr. recorded his two best performances in the postseason. The veteran got hot from beyond the arc, drilling nine total 3s while tallying double-figure scoring performances in both Game 3 and Game 4 against the Grizzlies.

During the postseason, Porter Jr. is averaging 4.8 points on 38.3 % shooting from the floor with 3.9 boards and 2.3 assists in 21.5 minutes per contest.

Along with giving the Warriors a proven veteran scorer in the rotation, Porter Jr.’s return will give Steve Kerr some flexibility with his lineup. The Warriors can manage to use a combination of Porter Jr., Jonathan Kuminga, Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney alongside their core group that features Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins.

Game 1 against the Mavs is set to start at 6 p.m. PT on Wednesday in the Bay Area.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Otto Porter Jr. ruled out for Game 6 vs. Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors will be without veteran Otto Porter Jr. for Game 6 against the Grizzlies due to right foot soreness.

With Andre Iguodala and Gary Payton II already ruled out, the Golden State Warriors added another key bench piece to the injury report for Friday’s Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Prior to tipoff, the Warriors ruled veteran Otto Porter Jr. out for Game 6 against the Grizzlies at Chase Center due to right foot soreness. Porter Jr. was initially listed as questionable for Game 6 after exiting early in Golden State’s blowout loss in Memphis on Wednesday.

Via @kendra__andrews on Twitter:

Without Payton II, Iguodala and Porter Jr., the Warriors could potentially lean on players like Jonathan Kuminga, Nemanja Bjelica and Damion Lee off the bench.

Porter Jr. provided a much-needed spark in the Warriors’ rotation during Games 3 and 4 against the Grizzlies. He drilled nine total triples on the way to registering double-figure scoring efforts in each contest. Against the Grizzlies in the second round of the playoffs, Porter Jr. is averaging 6.2 points on 44% shooting from the field with 4.6 boards, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per contest. 

Game 6 is set to tip-off at 7 p.m. PT on Friday night in the Bay Area.

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Injury Report: Otto Porter Jr. (right foot soreness) questionable for Game 6 vs. Grizzlies

After exiting Game 5 early, Warriors veteran forward Otto Porter Jr. is listed as questionable for Game 6 against the Grizzlies on Friday.

Adding to the Golden State Warriors’ problems during their jaw-dropping blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5 of the playoffs, Otto Porter Jr. exited the contest with right foot soreness.

While the Warriors trailed by as many as 55 points on Wednesday, the veteran wing was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Heading into Game 6 on Friday, the Warriors could still be missing one of their key glue pieces against the Grizzlies.

On Thursday, the Warriors listed Porter Jr. as questionable for Game 6 with right foot soreness.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Prior to his injury in Game 5, Porter Jr. has come through clutch for the Warriors. The veteran has tallied double-figures in scoring in both Game 3 and Game 4. In both games, Porter Jr. has shot the ball well from beyond the arc, hitting nine triples on 14 attempts from long distance. 

Against Memphis, Porter Jr. is averaging 6.2 points on 44% shooting from the floor with 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 21.2 minutes per contest. 

If Porter Jr. can’t go in Game 6, the Warriors will need to count on players like Jonathan Kuminga, Damion Lee and Juan Toscano-Anderson off the bench. 

Game 6 is set to tip-off at 7 p.m. PT on Friday at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

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Warriors to rest Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Otto Porter Jr. on second night of back-to-back vs. Heat

On the second night of a road back-to-back, the Golden State Warriors will give veterans Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Otto Porter Jr. a rest night against the Miami Heat on Wednesday.

Riding a three-game losing streak, things won’t get any easier for the Golden State Warriors against the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

On the second leg of a back-to-back, the Warriors will rest three key veterans against the Heat. With Steph Curry, Andre Iguodala and James Wiseman already ruled out, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Otto Porter Jr. will get the night off on Wednesday night.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

With six players out, Steve Kerr and the Warriors will lean on Golden State’s youth alongside Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney. Third-year guard Jordan Poole and rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody will likely play increased roles against Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and the Heat.

Heading into Wednesday’s contest, Poole is rolling with 20 or more points in 10 consecutive games for the Warriors. During that span, Poole is averaging 25.2 points on 54.5% shooting from the field with 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. The shorthanded Warriors will need Poole to double down on Wednesday night to keep up with the Heat.

The Warriors will meet the Heat at 4:30 p.m. PT in South Beach on Wednesday night.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Juan Toscano-Anderson, Otto Porter Jr. questionable vs. Nuggets

Both Juan Toscano-Anderson and Otto Porter Jr. are listed as questionable against the Denver Nuggets on Monday.

After the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Steve Kerr ruled out Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson for Monday’s contest in Denver against the Nuggets.

Along with Golden State’s trio of starters, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and James Wiseman are all ruled out for Monday’s contest.

On Monday, the Warriors added both Juan Toscano-Anderson and Otto Porter Jr. to the injury report with general illnesses. If Toscano-Anderson and Otto Porter Jr. are unavailable, Steve Kerr will have a limited rotation with eight available players.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Without four starters and four key pieces off the bench against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, the Warriors will need to lean on their young core of Jordan Poole, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.

On Saturday against the Lakers, Poole tallied 23 points off the bench in 32 minutes. Kuminga added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field in an appearance off the bench against the Lakers.

The Warriors are slated to tip-off against the Nuggets at 6 p.m. PT on Monday.

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Injury Report: Otto Porter Jr., Andre Iguodala slated to return vs. Thunder on Monday

On Monday, the Warriors will get veterans Otto Porter Jr. and Andre Iguodala back in the rotation against the Thunder.

After three days off, the Golden State Warriors will get a pair of veterans back in the lineup on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Following an eight-game absence, Andre Iguodala will make his return to the rotation after suffering a hip injury. Along with the return of Iguodala, Otto Porter Jr. will be available against the Thunder after missing three games with lower back tightness and injury management. 

Via @kendray__andrews on Twitter:

With Porter Jr. back, he will re-enter the starting lineup for the Warriors, sending rookie Moses Moody back to the bench. With Iguodala and Moody in the second unit, Golden State’s depth will receive a boost. 

Porter Jr. will join Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins in Golden State’s starting lineup on Monday against the Thunder. 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. 

The Warriors will meet the Thunder at 5 p.m. PT on Monday.

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Injury Report: Warriors’ Otto Porter Jr. (lower back tightness), Nemanja Bjelica (back spasms) out vs. Kings

The Warriors will be without veterans Otto Porter Jr. (lower back tightness) and Nemanja Bjelica (back spasms) against the Kings on Thursday.

When the Sacramento Kings come across the bridge into San Francisco, the Golden State Warriors will be missing multiple veterans for Thursday’s contest.

With Draymond Green (left disc) and Andre Iguodala (left hip) already ruled out, the Warriors added Nemanja Bjelica and Otto Porter Jr. to the injury report. Thursday against the Kings will be Bjelica’s fourth consecutive game on the sideline due to back spasms.

Porter Jr. missed both of Golden State’s back-to-back games in Texas due to left foot injury management. However, Porter Jr. was ruled out against Sacramento with lower back tightness. Thursday will be the 10th game this season the eight-year veteran has missed.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Without four core veterans, the Warriors will lean on a pair of rookies in the rotation. Moses Moody has started the past two games for Golden State with Jonathan Kuminga coming off the bench. On Tuesday against the Spurs, the pair of rookies both scored in double-figures, combining for 39 points.

Juan Toscano-Anderson could also see an increased role alongside Kevon Looney in the frontcourt against Richuan Holmes and the Kings.

The Warriors are slated to tip-off against the Kings at 7 p.m. P.T. on Thursday night.

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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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