The Golden State Warriors visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, December 14, at 9:00 PM ET at Moda Center with several key injuries affecting both teams.
Golden State holds a 13–13 record and enters the game on a one-game losing streak, while Portland is 9–16 and riding a three-game skid.
The Warriors will be without Al Horford, sidelined with right sciatic nerve irritation, impacting their frontcourt depth. Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 28.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, supported by Jimmy Butler’s 19.3 points and 5.8 rebounds.
Portland faces a more severe injury situation with Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Blake Wesley all unavailable. Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III are listed as questionable, and Hansen Yang is also questionable due to a facial contusion.
Deni Avdija leads the Trail Blazers with 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while Jerami Grant contributes 19.3 points and 3.9 rebounds. Toumani Camara adds 12.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.
The Warriors’ supporting cast includes Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and Moses Moody, all averaging over 11 points per contest, providing scoring options behind Curry and Butler. Draymond Green contributes 8.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, emphasizing playmaking and defensive versatility.
Portland’s depleted lineup shifts responsibility to Avdija, Grant, and Sharpe, who averages 21.1 points per game, while Clingan’s status at center remains pivotal for interior defense and rebounding.
The two teams met twice earlier this season, with Portland winning both games, including a 127–123 win.
