The Golden State Warriors face a challenging slate as they visit the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, March 21 at State Farm Arena. Multiple key players are sidelined or questionable, leaving the Warriors with limited depth.
Key contributors including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and Kristaps Porzingis are all listed as out due to injuries.
Stephen Curry is sidelined with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, missing his 40th game of the season after averaging 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per contest. Jimmy Butler III remains out with a right ACL surgery, while Porzingis is recovering from left low back tightness.
Golden State also has multiple players listed as questionable. Draymond Green is managing left low back issues, De’Anthony Melton is limited by a left knee concern, Malevy Leons is dealing with a right wrist sprain, and Gary Payton II is sidelined with right knee soreness. Additionally, Al Horford and Moses Moody are both out with leg and wrist injuries, respectively.
The Hawks enter the matchup with a healthier squad, although they are without three two-way or G League-assigned players. RayJ Dennis, Keshon Gilbert, and Asa Newell are all doubtful for Saturday’s game.
Atlanta has struggled recently, falling 95-117 to the Houston Rockets on March 20 after a 135-120 win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 18.
Golden State is coming off a 99-120 loss to the Boston Celtics on March 18, continuing a rough stretch that leaves them 33-37 on the season.
Atlanta sits at 38-32 in the Eastern Conference, aiming to maintain a postseason push. The Hawks previously defeated the Warriors 124-111 on January 11 at Golden State.
