The Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers enter Thursday’s matchup with lengthy injury lists that could reshape rotations on both sides.
Both clubs arrive at 11 wins, though the trajectories differ, with Golden State on a one-game skid and Philadelphia riding a two-game upswing.
The Warriors continue to deal with multiple short-term and lingering issues, headlined by Stephen Curry being ruled out because of a left quadriceps contusion.
Curry averages 27.9 points on .471 shooting and remains the centerpiece of Golden State’s offense, making his absence a major factor.
Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable with left knee soreness, leaving his 19.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in doubt.
Golden State also has uncertainty in the frontcourt, with Al Horford (right sciatic irritation), Trayce Jackson-Davis (right knee patellar tendonitis), and Quinten Post (left ankle sprain) all questionable.
Jonathan Kuminga joins that group as he manages right ankle soreness after averaging 13.1 points and 6.3 rebounds through 15 appearances.
The Warriors split their last two contests, beating New Orleans before falling to Oklahoma City, and they have relied more heavily on Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody during the recent stretch of injuries.
Philadelphia’s report is similarly significant, with Joel Embiid listed as doubtful while he continues recovery on both knees.
Embiid has played seven games this season, averaging 19.4 points and 5.3 rebounds in limited minutes, and his status remains a central storyline whenever he is close to returning.
Paul George is questionable with left knee recovery after averaging 13.5 points across six appearances, adding another layer of uncertainty to the 76ers’ rotation.
Quentin Grimes is also questionable due to right calf tightness, which clouds the availability of his 17.0 points per game and floor spacing.
Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are both out, removing two reliable rotation pieces and pushing more minutes toward VJ Edgecombe and Andre Drummond.
Jared McCain has been cleared to play with a right thumb splint and could help stabilize the backcourt behind Tyrese Maxey.
Maxey enters the game averaging 32.5 points in 40.1 minutes, leading Philadelphia to consecutive wins over Washington and Brooklyn in which their offense reached 121 and 115 points.
Golden State has not faced Philadelphia this season.
