The Golden State Warriors are bracing for a challenging matchup against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center.
The team finds itself in a tough spot, wrestling with a five-game losing streak while facing significant lineup challenges.
The Rockets, by contrast, are riding a wave of momentum, having secured fivewins in their past seven games.
The Warriors’ situation is further complicated by the absence of key players Draymond Green and Stephen Curry, a setback that potentially gives the Rockets a substantial advantage on the court.
Fortunately, there’s a silver lining regarding Green’s recent injury.
“The MRI on Draymond Green’s calf came back negative (clean), per the Warriors. He’s out tonight, but could return as early as tomorrow,” 95.7 The Game wrote on X.
BREAKING: The MRI on Draymond Green’s calf came back negative (clean), per the Warriors.
He’s out tonight, but could return as early as tomorrow.
GREAT news for the Warriors. Hear @WillardAndDibs discuss ⤵️
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Green missed an NBA Cup loss to the Denver Nuggets due to left calf soreness, though the Warriors managed to advance to the quarterfinals of the in-season tournament.
This season, Green is averaging 8.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game in 19 appearances.
His shooting remains solid, at 43.3 percent from the field and an impressive 40.3 percent from 3-point range.
The Warriors’ dynamics shift dramatically with and without Green. They outscore opponents by 9.5 points per 100 possessions when he’s on the floor, compared to being outscored by 0.2 points per 100 in his absence.
The MRI results offer some relief for the Warriors, suggesting Green’s injury might be a minor setback rather than a long-term concern.
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