The Golden State Warriors welcome the LA Clippers to the Chase Center on Thursday night. The Warriors have struggled this month, losing eight of their last 10 games. Let's take a look at the Golden State Warriors' injury report for Nov. 30.
Golden State has only three players listed on their injury report – Chris Paul, Gary Payton II and Usman Garuba. All three are out against the LA Clippers, which means players like Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be suiting up on Thursday.
Paul has been diagnosed with a nerve contusion on his lower left leg and is considered day-to-day. He suffered the injury on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings.
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Gary Payton II also suffered an injury against the Kings. The dynamic guard was diagnosed with a torn calf and is expected to miss a good chunk of the regular season. Usman Garuba, who the Golden State Warriors signed on a two-way contract, is dealing with a dislocated right finger.
In Chris Paul's absence, coach Steve Kerr is expected to rely on Cory Joseph and Brandin Podziemski off the bench at point guard. Joseph is more of a playmaker, while Podziemski is a scorer and sharpshooter.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody should get more minutes with GP2's injury. Kuminga and Moody have been playing well for the Warriors this season, and both might have earned a chance to start over the struggling Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins.
Golden State Warriors vs LA Clippers game preview
The Golden State Warriors are looking to get back to the win column against the LA Clippers at the Chase Center on Thursday. The Warriors are coming off a 124-123 loss to the Sacramento Kings. They were on the verge of a huge win, but the Kings made a furious rally led by Malik Monk.
Meanwhile, the LA Clippers beat the Kings on Wednesday. The Clippers took advantage of Sacramento's tired legs after playing back-to-back games to earn an easy 131-117 win. They are starting to find their rhythm despite Monday's hiccup against the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets.
Thursday's game is the 233rd meeting between the two teams but the first one this season. They split their season series last season, but the Warriors have won six of their previous 10 matchups against the Clippers.
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