Warriors, Kings Rule Out Key Players for Northern California Matchup
Both the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors will miss important players for Wednesday night's game at the Golden 1 Center.
Warriors' Player Status
- Coach Steve Kerr confirmed Steph Curry will not play due to illness.
- Forward Draymond Green (rib injury) and guard Brandin Podziemski (wrist) are listed as questionable.
- Jimmy Butler was downgraded from questionable to out due to lower back issues.
Kings' Player Status
- Star guard Zach LaVine is out with a lower back injury.
- Center Domantas Sabonis is ruled out with a ribcage contusion.
Impact on Both Teams
Both teams will be without their top scorers—LaVine averaging 27.4 points per game and Curry with 26.8. In addition, each team loses key secondary players, including Butler and Sabonis.
"Butler was questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns but played in the first half, scoring 2 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 14 minutes before leaving the game as the Warriors built a 25-point lead."
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Author's summary: Both the Warriors and Kings face significant lineup challenges in their Northern California rivalry as several star players are sidelined due to injuries and illness.
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