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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.

Mar 17, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) reacts after being called for a foul against the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images/File Photo
Gary Payton II #0 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors react after a play in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on January 29, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in San Francisco.

Overview

  • 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.