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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 12-5 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
12-5 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Lakers, Warriors face key matchup for playoff position With one order of business now out of the way, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will give one last shot at simplifying their...
Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and predictions The Golden State Warriors (43-35) take on the Los Angeles Lakers (45-34) Tuesday. Tip-off from Crypto.com Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT)....
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Gary Payton II - Probable vs. LAL Payton (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Payton will likely continue to play through a left ankle impingement. He's appeared in 15 straight games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 15.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Dario Saric - Remains sidelined Saric (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Saric hasn't played since March 20 and hasn't seen double-digit minutes since March 3. His continued absence shouldn't impact the rotation, as Trayce Jackson-Davis has cemented himself as the top center on Golden State's roster over the last two months.
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Andrew Wiggins - Likely available Tuesday Wiggins (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Wiggins will likely return to action Tuesday following a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. Over his last 13 appearances (all starts), Wiggins has averaged 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 28.2 minutes per game.
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Draymond Green - Will play Tuesday Green (back) isn't listed on Golden State's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Green left Sunday's win over Utah in the third quarter due to an apparent back injury, but he should full go Tuesday. Over his last 13 appearances, Green has averaged 7.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.
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Stephen Curry - Not listed on injury report Curry (rest) isn't listed on Golden State's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Impact Curry took a seat for Sunday's win over Utah, but as expected, he'll return to action Tuesday. Over his last 12 appearances, the sharpshooter has averaged 24.0 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 32.1 minutes per game.
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18.7 million: Early figures from NCAA women's title game make it most-watched hoops game in 5 years
South Carolina’s victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game had a preliminary audience average of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPNAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Golden State Warriors' Electric WIN Over Utah Jazz | #shorts
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Chris Paul - Fills in at point guard Paul notched 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound, nine assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 win over the Jazz.
Impact Paul came one assist shy of a double-double as he took over point guard duties amid Stephen Curry's (rest) absence. The 38-year old vet has started only 16 games for the Warriors this season, and while his numbers have taken a hit in every category as a reserve, Paul's playoff record is outstanding. Over 149 playoff games, Paul has averaged 20.0 points, 8.3 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Kuminga - Returns with 21/10 double-double Kuminga had 21 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in 27 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 win over the Jazz.
Impact Kuminga started the game on the bench but was on the court at the six-minute mark in the first quarter and put in solid work despite his lingering knee injury. Sunday marked Kuminga's fifth double-double of the season, an impressive result considering his sizable six-game absence. If his knee holds up, Kuminga should be back in the starting lineup for the remaining four games on the schedule.
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Klay Thompson - Explodes for 32 points Thompson closed Sunday's 118-110 win over Utah with 32 points (12-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 28 minutes.
Impact Thompson has a solid history of elite games when Stephen Curry (rest) is out, and he didn't disappoint in the decisive win. A late rally by Utah made the end result look a lot closer, but the Warriors controlled the game from the tip-off. Thompson's 13-point first quarter helped propel the Warriors into an early lead that they never relinquished. Thompson averaged an impressive 1.14 points per minute, doing all of his damage in the first three quarters.
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Thompson, Warriors square off against the Lakers
The Lakers will play host to conference opponent Golden StateAPRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonathan Kuminga Recaps Return From Injury vs. Jazz | April 7, 2024
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Klay Thompson scores 32 points as Stephen Curry rests, Warriors beat stumbling Jazz 118-110 Klay Thompson scored 32 points and the Golden State Warriors ran away from the Utah Jazz early on the way to a 118-110 win
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No Stephen Curry, no problem: Warriors rough up Jazz Klay Thompson scored 25 of his game-high 32 points in the first half, Jonathan Kuminga recorded a double-double and the Golden State Warrior...
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Klay Thompson scores 32 points, leads Warriors past Jazz SAN FRANCISCO - In a season in which Klay Thompson has had to grapple with his basketball mortality, he proved once more that he’s still a g...
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Draymond Green - Doesn't return to Sunday's game Green didn't return to Sunday's game against the Jazz after exiting in the third quarter due to an apparent back injury. Prior to his departure, he totaled three points (1-4 FG, 1-...
Impact Green returned to the Warriors' bench area shortly after leaving the game, but he didn't return to the court in the final quarter of the win over Utah. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time, but his next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Lakers.
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Klay Thompson Drops 32 POINTS in Warriors' Win vs. Jazz | April 7, 2024
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Draymond Green - Sustains apparent back injury Green went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Jazz due to an apparent back injury, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Green appeared to be grabbing near his lower back as he headed toward the locker room Sunday, but the severity of his injury isn't yet clear. However, he returned to the bench area a few minutes later. The Warriors built up a sizable first-half lead, so even if Green returns to Sunday's game, the team could monitor his workload down the stretch.
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Jonathan Kuminga - Coming off bench Sunday Kuminga will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuminga has been cleared to return from a six-game absence due to a knee injury, but he'll operate as a reserve in his first game back on the court. Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday that he wasn't sure whether Kuminga would claim a starting role once he was cleared to return, so it's unclear whether the 21-year-old will reclaim a starting role over the final week of the regular season. Trayce Jackson-Davis will continue to start in Golden State's frontcourt during Sunday's matchup.
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Moses Moody - Back to bench Moody will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Moody got a spot start in the Warriors previous game, but he will return to his usual reserve role Sunday. He has averaged 7.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists across 16.3 minutes in 52 games off the bench this season.
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Brandin Podziemski - Back in starting lineup Podziemski will start Sunday's game against the Jazz, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Podziemski will return to the starting five for the first time since Mar. 24 due to Stephen Curry (rest) and Andrew Wiggins (ankle) being out of the lineup. The rookie averaged 5.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.8 minutes per game over his previous five starts, but he could be asked to produce more offensively with Curry and Wiggins sidelined.
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Chris Paul - Starting sans Curry Paul will join the first unit for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Paul will fill the starting point guard role with Stephen Curry resting Sunday. In five starts with Curry inactive this season, Paul is averaging 13.6 points, 6.6 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals.
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