The Golden State Warriors are back in action on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After six losses in eight games, they are under .500, with an 11-12 record. Golden State will hope to make a strong comeback, but it won't be easy.
According to the Warriors' official injury report, up to seven players could miss the game against the Cavaliers. Four of them are listed as questionable, with three confirmed out.
While Steph Curry remains out with a left quadriceps contusion, Golden State will have to play another game without Jimmy Butler. The six-time NBA All-Star was listed as questionable to return after missing Thursday's game in Philadelphia, but was ruled out before tip-off.
Butler didn't suit up due to left knee injury management. He initially suffered the blow on Tuesday against the OKC Thunder. Butler will be a game-time decision for Saturday.
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Draymond Green was also questionable to play against Cleveland. The former Defensive Player of the Year left Thursday's clash against the 76ers in a walking boot after suffering a right midfoot sprain in the first half. Green was also ruled out before tip-off.
De'Anthony Melton and Seth Curry were the other questionable players. Melton made his season debut on Thursday in Philadelphia following an ACL surgery. He played 21 minutes off the bench, scoring 14 points on 5 of 11 shooting. Melton and Curry were both ruled out as game time decisions.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Alex Toohey with Steph Curry. Horford returned Thursday from a five-game absence but will be out on Saturday due to sciatica. Toohey's wait for his season debut will continue as he missed time citing left knee injury management.
Where to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers?
NBA TV will nationally televise the Golden State Warriors vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers game. NBC Sports Bay Area and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio will provide local coverage. Fans can stream the game online via NBA League Pass from 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Warriors are 7.5-point underdogs for this game. Most of it could be due to their injury issues and mainly Steph Curry's absence. The Cavaliers have won two of their last five, but have a healthier roster and a 14-10 record.
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