The Golden State Warriors visit the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, December 31, with tipoff set for 1:00 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center. Golden State holds a 17-16 record, riding a one-game winning streak after beating Brooklyn 120-107, while Charlotte sits at 11-21 following a 113-123 loss to Milwaukee.
Golden State will be without Seth Curry due to left sciatic nerve irritation, alongside G League two-way players LJ Cryer and Malevy Leons. Stephen Curry is averaging 28.8 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game this season.
Charlotte faces uncertainty with Miles Bridges (right ankle sprain) and Pat Connaughton (left ankle soreness) listed as questionable. Mason Plumlee (right groin strain) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow sprain) are confirmed out, while Kon Knueppel (right ankle sprain) is probable. LaMelo Ball continues to shoulder playmaking duties, averaging 20.0 points and 8.4 assists per game.
Charlotte’s supporting cast remains critical, as Knueppel averages 19.3 points per game, and Brandon Miller contributes 18.8 points despite limited appearances in 16 games.
This season, the teams have not met.
