Warriors Face Playoff Uncertainty as Curry's Return Remains Questionable
Golden State grapples with injuries to Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II, while Jonathan Kuminga is tasked with a larger role in a challenging final stretch.
- Stephen Curry, recovering from a pelvic contusion, is listed as questionable for the Warriors' next game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Gary Payton II has been ruled out indefinitely with a torn ligament in his left thumb, impacting the Warriors' defensive depth.
- The Warriors have lost two consecutive games without Curry, dropping out of the sixth seed in the competitive Western Conference standings.
- Head coach Steve Kerr plans to increase Jonathan Kuminga's defensive responsibilities in Payton's absence, testing the 22-year-old's potential as a key contributor.
- Golden State faces the toughest remaining schedule among teams vying for the sixth seed, including matchups against top Western Conference teams.
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