Warriors Face Playoff Uncertainty as Gary Payton II Sidelined Indefinitely

Stephen Curry is set to return against the Pelicans on March 28, but the Warriors' playoff hopes are tested by key injuries and a challenging schedule.

Gary Payton II is out indefinitely after tearing a ligament in his thumb, a significant loss for the Warriors' rotation during their playoff push.
Stephen Curry, who missed the last two games due to a pelvic contusion, is expected to return on March 28 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Warriors are in a tight race for the sixth seed in the Western Conference, competing against the Clippers and Timberwolves with little margin for error.
Golden State faces the toughest remaining schedule among teams vying for the sixth seed, with half of their last 10 games against top Western Conference teams.
Jimmy Butler's mid-season addition has revitalized the team, but recent losses without Curry highlight the Warriors' reliance on their star player.

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