The Golden State Warriors visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, December 14 at 9:00 PM ET at Moda Center with some key injuries consequences for both teams.
Golden State has a record of 13-13 and enters the contest on a one-game losing streak, while Portland is 9-16 and on a three-game skid.
The Warriors will be without Al Horford, who is sidelined due to right sciatic nerve irritation, which will impact the depth of their frontcourt. Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 28.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, supported by Jimmy Butler’s 19.3 points and 5.8 rebounds.
Portland is facing a more serious injury situation with Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley all unavailable. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III are listed as questionable, and Hansen Yang is also questionable due to a facial bruise.
Deni Avdija leads the Trail Blazers with 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Jerami Grant contributes 19.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Toumani Camara has 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.
The Warriors’ supporting cast includes Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody, all averaging over 11 points per game, providing scoring options behind Curry and Butler. Draymond Green contributes 8.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.5 assists, emphasizing playmaking and defensive versatility.
Portland’s depleted lineup shifts the responsibility to Avdija, Grant and Sharpe, who average 21.1 points per game, while Clingan’s status at center remains crucial to interior defense and recovery.
The two teams met twice earlier this season, with Portland winning both games, including a 127-123 victory.
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