The Golden State Warriors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. The Warriors are looking to turn a corner after recording just their fifth win in 19 games in their previous outing against the Philadelphia 76ers at home. Steph Curry returned to his absolute best after a mediocre stretch, dropping 30 points and 10 assists, going 8 of 8 from 3.
The Warriors took a 13-point lead behind Curry's hot start and never looked back. His support cast stepped up, too. Jonathan Kuminga continued his fine stretch with a 20-point effort off the bench. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green scored 15 points each.
The Warriors put up a complete performance after a long time, where they didn't rely on Crurry or Kuminga to produce the goods. The defense was also just as good. It felt like a momentum-shifting win, but the Warriors have some adversities to face ahead of Saturday's rivalry game against Memphis.
Multiple players are on the injury report, including Steph Curry, and that could hinder Golden State's shot at recording a consecutive win for the first time since Nov. 22.
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Golden State Warriors Injury Report (Jan. 4): Latest update on Steph Curry and Co.
The Golden State Warriors have four players on their injury report ahead of Saturday's clash. Star player Steph Curry is ruled out, citing bilateral knee injury management. He's rested often since first experiencing the ailment in the last week of November. Curry has missed six games since, with Saturday being his seventh. The Warriors are 4-2 without him.
Meanwhile, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II will join him on the sidelines. Podziemski is out with a right abdominal tightness issue, and Payton has a left calf strain.
Andrew Wiggins is probable with right hamstring tightness. However, he is expected to suit up.
How to watch Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors game?
FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Memphis) and NBC Sports Bay Area will provide live coverage of the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors game in the respective local regions. Other viewers can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center, the Warriors' homecourt.
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