Warriors Without Curry: Can They Survive Pelicans Showdown?
The Golden State Warriors will step onto the court tonight in New Orleans without their superstar, Stephen Curry. Curry has been sidelined since late January with a right knee issue, commonly called runner’s knee or patellofemoral syndrome. While tests show no serious damage, the discomfort persists and the team is choosing caution over rushing him back. That means no Curry in tonight’s game against the struggling Pelicans, a matchup that suddenly looks a lot different for the Warriors.
Golden State is already facing a slew of absences. Draymond Green and Al Horford are both listed as questionable, dealing with a lower back and toe issue respectively. De’Anthony Melton and Nate Williams also remain uncertain, while Kristaps Porzingis is out due to illness. Adding to that, Jimmy Butler and Seth Curry are unavailable. With so many key players missing or limited, the Warriors will rely heavily on Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II and Gui Santos to pick up the slack.
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The Pelicans aren’t at full strength either. Trey Murphy III, Yves Missi and Micah Peavy are out with injuries and Hunter Dickinson and Trey Alexander are unavailable. Zion Williamson continues to carry the team, but with New Orleans sitting at 9-31, the question has been whether they can turn potential into results. Players like Derik Queen and Jordan Hawkins have shown flashes of promise, but the Pelicans remain inconsistent.
Tonight’s game will test Golden State’s depth and resilience. Curry’s absence removes a major scoring and playmaking option, leaving Podziemski and Hield to manage the offense. If Draymond Green suits up, his defensive leadership will be critical, particularly against Williamson, who can dominate in the paint. For the Pelicans, this is an opportunity to take advantage of a depleted Warriors roster and gain some momentum, but injuries limit their margin for error.
This matchup matters beyond just one game. The Warriors are in a playoff push and need to balance winning now with keeping Curry healthy for the stretch run. Losing him to aggravation could derail their postseason hopes, so tonight is as much about strategy and player management as it is about the scoreboard. Fans will be watching closely to see how the team adapts and whether the younger players can rise to the occasion.
Stay with us as we track the game, the injury updates and the evolving playoff picture. Every move matters and tonight could set the tone for Golden State’s next chapter in a season full of challenges and opportunities.
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