Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are currently fighting for life. The Dubs are dangling as the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 37-34 record. Right now, the 11th-seeded Houston Rockets are one game behind the Warriors. It will be a tough run ahead and hopefully, they make it to the Play-In Tournament. Golden State is coming off an impressive victory against the Miami Heat.
GAME DAY pic.twitter.com/jBTEPa2uan
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 27, 2024
They will be taking on the Orlando Magic, a team having a breakout season. Before losing to the Sacramento Kings, the Magic were on a five-game win streak. They seem like a legitimate contender this season. Orlando ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 42-29 record. The Magic will host the Warriors at the Kia Center.
Steph Curry is available to start for the Magic vs Warriors game
Steph Curry has made consistent appearances on the floor this season except when he missed five games earlier this month. He has been averaging 26.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 44.9% shooting. With Curry in the lineup, they’ve gone 36-29. The only player on the injury report is Trayce Jackson-Davis
Trayce Jackson-Davis took a fall after getting pushed in mid-air on this play … pic.twitter.com/35yUnpoxKt
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 25, 2024
Golden State Warriors Injury Report:
- Trayce Jackson-Davis (Out)
Golden State Warriors Expected Lineup:
- Stephen Curry
- Brandin Podziemski
- Andrew Wiggins
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Draymond Green
Orlando Magic Injury Report:
- Caleb Houstan (Questionable)
- Gary Harris (Questionable)
Orlando Magic Expected Lineup:
- Jalen Suggs
- Cole Anthony
- Franz Wagner
- Paolo Banchero
- Wendell Carter Jr.
Gary Harris is out tonight, but was getting some light work in with Arnie Kander following shootaround today. #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/QBGE17H7r3
— Wendell Epps (@epps_wendell) March 27, 2024
Gary Harris is the only major injury that the Magic have to be concerned about. They do not have a winning record without Harris in the lineup. He has been averaging 7.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 45.5% shooting. However, they still have all the necessary pieces in their lineup to be a threat to the Warriors.
The Magic have an advantage over Steph Curry and the Warriors
This will be the second time the Warriors and Magic meet this season. The Warriors managed to secure a victory against the Magic the last time. Orlando had a couple of turnovers that gave the game away to the Warriors. Curry was the star of the night as he scored 36 points. He also recorded four steals as well.
Klay Thompson tonight:
28 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST | 1 BLK@warriors pic.twitter.com/AqtBeJdD7u
— DreaⓂ️y (@HurricaneDenniz) March 27, 2024
The Warriors have faced numerous changes since then. Klay Thompson spent some time coming off the bench. He was reinstated to the starting lineup against the Heat and led the team to a victory with 28 points. The Warriors can be offensively dominant when Curry and Thompson are in form. However, considering their overall run, the Magic have the upper hand in this.