The Golden State Warriors are set to clash with the Portland Trail Blazers tonight in an Emirates NBA Cup West Group C showdown! Both teams are hungry for a win, sitting at 1-1 in the group, but with point differentials separating them.
Warriors Gearing Up
After a tough six-game road trip that left them short-handed, the Warriors are getting some much-needed reinforcements back at Chase Center. Steph Curry has been cleared from the injury report, and Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield are listed as probable. This is a huge boost for Steve Kerr's squad, who were missing key players like Curry, Butler, Draymond Green, Al Horford, and Jonathan Kuminga in their last game.
Kuminga Remains Sidelined
Unfortunately, Jonathan Kuminga will remain out with bilateral knee tendonitis, missing his fifth straight game. His absence is a blow, as he's been averaging a solid 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.
Trail Blazers Face Injury Woes
The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, are heading to San Francisco with a depleted roster. Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe are out with calf strains, and Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, and Matisse Thybulle are also sidelined with injuries. This presents a significant challenge for Portland.
Prop Bets to Watch
With the Warriors as 7.5-point favourites, all eyes are on player performances. One interesting prop bet is Stephen Curry under 27.5 points (-105). While Curry can still deliver vintage performances, his consistency isn't what it used to be, making this a potentially savvy pick.
Where to Watch
Catch the Warriors vs. Trail Blazers game tonight at 7 p.m. PT in San Francisco!