SUMMARY
- The Golden State Warriors play against the Sacramento Kings as a part of the play-in tournament tonight.
- Steph Curry looks healthy for this game.
With the 2023-2024 NBA season finally having come to an end, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors will be taking on De’Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in a play-in matchup. This season has not gone particularly well for either side. The Kings and Warriors hold identical records of 46 wins and 36 losses, giving them the 9th and 10th position in the Western Conference.
That means both teams will face off in a single elimination format in order to move on through the play-in tournament and hopefully secure the 8th spot. As the Warriors and Kings get ready to put their season on the line for this high-stakes game, one might want to know more about the injury reports and expected rosters for both sides. Additionally, a prediction regarding the outcome of this matchup will be made.
Steph Curry looks healthy for the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings game tonight
Warriors fans are likely relieved to hear that Steph Curry looks healthy for this game against the Kings. Despite the struggles that the Golden State Warriors have been facing this season, there is no denying that Curry continues to be the best player on the roster and has kept the team in contention for a spot in the postseason.
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Gary Payton II (out)
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Steph Curry
- Klay Thompson
- Draymond Green
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Trayce Jackson-Davis
Sacramento Kings injury report
- Malik Monk
- Kevin Heurter
As fans can tell, both sides are dealing with a few injuries. However, it is clear that the Kings are in worse condition given that integral members of their roster such as Malik Monk and Kevin Heurter are not expected to play in this must-win game. Be that as it may, here are the predictions on which team is expected to emerge victorious.
Can the Warriors eliminate the Kings and get one step closer to the playoffs?
Some fans will remember that the Warriors and Kings have a recent rivalry. After all, both teams faced off in a first-round matchup last season. The series went to 7 games and the Warriors ultimately ended up winning led by an incredible scoring performance from Steph Curry.
Nonetheless, the Golden State Warriors are slightly favored over the Sacramento Kings and are expected to eliminate them tonight.