Overview
- Tipoff is 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center in Orlando, with coverage on NBC Sports Bay Area and local feeds plus streaming on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
- Golden State enters at 9–6 on a three-game win streak; Orlando is 7–7 after an overtime loss in Houston and has won three of its last four overall.
- Orlando ruled Paolo Banchero out with a left groin strain, listed Jalen Suggs as questionable, and will be without Moritz Wagner, while Franz Wagner is available in a face mask.
- The Warriors ruled Jonathan Kuminga out for a third straight game with bilateral knee tendonitis, have De’Anthony Melton sidelined as he rehabs an ACL injury, and list Buddy Hield as probable with an illness.
- Kerr called the early slate the toughest of his NBA career and said rest is under consideration for the Florida back‑to‑back, as recent form has featured big nights from Stephen Curry and a 32‑point breakout by Moses Moody; betting outlets list Golden State around a 3.5‑point favorite.