Golden State Warriors Injury Update: Major Steph Curry News After One-Game Absence, Jimmy Butler and 4 Others Listed vs. Blazers (Nov. 21)

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Golden State Warriors Injury Update: Major Steph Curry News After One-Game Absence, Jimmy Butler and 4 Others Listed vs. Blazers (Nov. 21). (Image Source: Imagn)

Steph Curry will return to lead the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Cup game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Curry missed the previous game against the Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness. The two-time league MVP isn't listed on the injury report ahead of the Blazers game, but concerns remain on Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.

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Butler is listed as probable with low back soreness after missing the previous game. Green was sidelined from the Heat game due to illness, but is probable for Friday's in-season tournament game. Expect both veteran stars to start alongside Curry as the Warriors return home after a gruelling six-game road trip.

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Buddy Hield is also listed as probable with illness after suiting up against the Heat. He scored 18 points, pulled down six rebounds, dished out three assists and two steals, while shooting 7 of 20 from the field, including 4-of-15 from 3-point range.

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Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga and De'Anthony Melton are ruled out once again. Kuminga is dealing with bilateral knee tendonitis, while Melton is sidelined with a knee injury.

The Warriors recently finished their six-game road trip with a 3-3 record. Steph Curry shouldered a heavy load for the Dubs and averaged 29.8 points per game on the trip, while Butler averaged 22.4 points. Steve Kerr's team is currently eighth in the West with a 9-8 record.

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How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers?

The Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Cup game will take place on Friday at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Tip off is slated for 10 p.m. EST (7 p.m. PT).

The Warriors vs. Blazers game will be broadcast live on NBC Sports Bay Area (local) and KUNP (local). Live streaming will be available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).

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