The Golden State Warriors travel to Toronto to face the Raptors on Sunday, December 28, at Scotiabank Arena with tip-off set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Golden State enters the matchup with a 16-15 record, riding a three-game winning streak, while the Raptors hold an 18-14 mark and are coming off a 117-138 loss at Washington.
Golden State will be without Seth Curry (left sciatic nerve irritation), De’Anthony Melton (left knee), and two G League two-way players, LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons. Brandin Podziemski is listed as probable with a left abdominal contusion, which could allow him to contribute after scoring 12.4 points per game this season.
Toronto faces its own setbacks, including RJ Barrett (right knee sprain) and Jakob Poeltl (lower back strain), both listed as questionable or out. Several G League two-way players—Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Lawson, and Alijah Martin—will not suit up, while Collin Murray-Boyles is questionable due to illness.
Stephen Curry leads the Warriors with 28.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 39% from three. Jimmy Butler is contributing 19.7 points with 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists, while Moses Moody (11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds) and Jonathan Kuminga (11.8 points, 6.2 rebounds) provide depth.
The Raptors rely heavily on Brandon Ingram (21.9 points, 5.8 rebounds) and Scottie Barnes (19.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists) to maintain scoring and defensive versatility. Immanuel Quickley adds 16.1 points per game and 6.4 assists, while Poeltl’s absence could impact Toronto’s rebounding and interior defense.
Golden State’s recent wins include a 126-116 victory over Dallas and a 120-97 win against Orlando. Toronto, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from its loss in Washington, having previously beaten Miami 112-91.
