Kristaps Porzingis headlines Warriors injury report vs. Suns
TL;DR
The Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns in a crucial Play-In game, aiming for the No. 8 seed. However, they may be missing several key players due to injuries.
Key points
- Warriors face Suns in Western Conference Play-In Tournament
- Warriors aim for No. 8 seed in playoffs
- Warriors coming off a victory over the Clippers
- Multiple key players may be injured for the game
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The Golden State Warriors are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament.
For the Warriors, they enter Friday’s game coming off a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on the road on Wednesday night to keep their season alive.
Now Golden State will try to clinch the No. 8 seed in the West with a victory over the Suns in a tough road matchup on Friday as they look to set up a series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.
While the Warriors are trying to clinch a playoff spot in Friday night’s Play-In game, they may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Warriors list Kristaps Porzingis as questionable for Suns game
For the Warriors, they have four players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game, including big man Kristaps Porzingis.
Golden State has listed Porzingis as questionable due to right ankle soreness that appeared to bother him in Wednesday’s victory over the Clippers.
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If Porzingis is sidelined against the Suns, Al Horford and Gary Payton II could both be in line for increased roles.
The Warriors have ruled out Quinten Post due to right foot injury management that has caused him to miss all but one game since March 23.
With Post still sidelined, Horford will likely continue to have a larger role alongside Draymond Green in the frontcourt, especially if Porzingis is also sidelined.
Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody have also been ruled out as they will both miss the remainder of the season while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Friday night’s Play-In game between the Warriors and Suns from Phoenix at 10:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
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Q&A
What is the significance of the Warriors' game against the Suns?
The game is crucial for the Warriors as they aim to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
Which key players are injured for the Warriors against the Suns?
The injury report indicates that multiple key players may be unavailable for the Warriors in the matchup against the Suns.
What was the outcome of the Warriors' last game before facing the Suns?
The Warriors won their last game against the Los Angeles Clippers, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
