The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to San Francisco to face the Golden State Warriors Friday at 10:00 PM ET, but both teams are navigating significant injury challenges.
Portland will be without Damian Lillard (left Achilles) and Matisse Thybulle (left thumb), while Scoot Henderson (left hamstring) is also out. Jerami Grant is listed as probable for the Blazers after an illness, and Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, and Robert Williams III remain questionable due to calf and knee concerns.
Their absence could impact Portland’s offensive and defensive balance, as Deni Avdija leads the team with 25.9 points per game.
The Warriors are managing multiple injuries as well. Jonathan Kuminga (bilateral knee) and De’Anthony Melton (left ACL) are out, while Stephen Curry’s supporting cast faces uncertainty. Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Buddy Hield are all probable after minor illnesses or strains.
Curry leads the team in scoring with 27.9 points per game, and Green contributes 5.7 assists per contest.
Portland enters the matchup with a 6-9 record, having dropped consecutive games to the Suns and Bulls.
Golden State is slightly above .500 at 9-8, following back-to-back losses to Miami and Orlando.
The Blazers previously defeated the Warriors 139-119 on October 24 in their only prior meeting this season.
