Warriors' Brandin Podziemski to Miss Fourth Straight Game Due to Back Injury

The second-year guard's absence continues as Golden State faces the Knicks, while Jalen Brunson also remains sidelined for New York.

Brandin Podziemski, a key starter for the Warriors, will miss his fourth consecutive game due to a bilateral lower back strain sustained on March 6 against the Brooklyn Nets.
Head coach Steve Kerr has indicated the team is taking a cautious approach to Podziemski's recovery, with no specific timeline for his return provided.
Podziemski had been excelling as a starter, averaging 14.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in the eight games before his injury, while contributing significantly to the Warriors' strong net rating in their small-ball lineup.
In Podziemski's absence, Gary Payton II has stepped up, averaging 13 points and shooting 70% from three-point range over the last three games, while Jonathan Kuminga recently returned from a long injury layoff with an impressive performance.
The Knicks will also be without their star guard Jalen Brunson, who is sidelined with an ankle injury, as they prepare to face a Warriors team riding a six-game winning streak.