Warriors vs. Suns: Injury‑heavy Western Conference matchup
The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns will face off Saturday night in Phoenix, both teams struggling early in the season and missing key players due to injuries.
Key points
- Warriors are 0‑2 after a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies; Suns are 0‑1 after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, Brandin Podziemski, and Draymond Green are out or doubtful for the Warriors.
- The Suns are missing Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro, with Khaman Malauch starting at center.
- Both teams aim to secure a win at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
- Yaxel Lendeborg had 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals in the Warriors’ last game; Devin Booker had 23 points in the Suns’ last game.
Warriors travel to Phoenix for Saturday night matchup
The Golden State Warriors are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup.
Both clubs enter the game with early‑season losses: the Warriors sit 0‑2 after a home defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, while the Suns are 0‑1 following a road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Injury reports heavily affect both rosters. The Warriors have eight players listed on their injury report, including Stephen Curry, who is ruled out because of right‑knee injury management and will miss the second night of their back‑to‑back. Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis and Brandin Podziemski are also ruled out, and Draymond Green is listed as doubtful.
The Suns are without centers Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro, the latter officially downgraded from doubtful to questionable. Phoenix will start Khaman Malauch at center with Duop Reath as the second big man.
Recent performances highlight the stakes. In Friday’s loss, Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg recorded 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Stephen Curry added 24 points and four assists. For Phoenix, Devin Booker led the previous game with 23 points and four rebounds, and Dillon Brooks contributed 10 points and four rebounds.
Both teams are looking to pick up a victory in the Saturday night contest at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Your questions, answered
Which players are injured for the Warriors?
Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Kristaps Porzingis, Brandin Podziemski, and Draymond Green are listed as out or doubtful.
Who will start for the Suns?
Khaman Malauch will start at center with Duop Reath as the second big man.
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