Steph Curry Out, Jimmy Butler III Questionable: Warriors vs. Thunder Injury Update

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Steph Curry Out, Jimmy Butler III Questionable: Warriors vs. Thunder Injury Update

The Golden State Warriors are facing a challenging matchup tonight against the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder, who have an impressive record of 20-1. The game is set for an 8:00 p.m. PT tip-off. The Thunder are entering the Bay Area with a remarkable 12-game winning streak, while the Warriors will be without their star guard, Steph Curry.

Key Injury Updates: Warriors vs. Thunder

Warriors fans are bracing for a tough game, especially with the following players confirmed out:

Steph Curry: Left quadriceps contusion – Curry will miss tonight’s game and is expected to be sidelined for additional matches.
Al Horford: Right sciatic nerve irritation – His defensive skills will be missed, particularly against the Thunder’s key players.
De’Anthony Melton: Left ACL surgery – Anticipated to return during the upcoming road trip, but will not play tonight.
Alex Toohey: Left knee injury recovery – Still in recovery; has yet to make an NBA debut.

Questionable and Probable Warriors Players

In addition to the players already ruled out, the injury status of Jimmy Butler III will be critical for the Warriors’ chances of victory.

Jimmy Butler III: Left gluteal contusion – Sustained an injury in Saturday’s game and is listed as questionable.
Draymond Green: Right midfoot sprain – Likely to play but the focus is on long-term health management.

Thunder Injury Report

The Thunder will also be dealing with a few absences. Key players out include:

Isaiah Hartenstein: Right soleus strain – His absence is felt, but OKC has some depth to cover.
Alex Caruso: Right quad soreness – His contributions will be missed.
Luguentz Dort: Right adductor strain – Another important player out for the Thunder.
Nikola Topić: Recovery from surgery – Still healing and has yet to debut.
Thomas Sorber: ACL recovery – Out for the entire season after being drafted 15th overall.

Despite missing key players, the Thunder remain favorites, thanks to their healthy roster including stars like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Game Details

Fans can catch the game live on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Bay Area. The excitement begins at 8:00 p.m. PT. It promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams seeking to either extend streaks or bounce back from injury challenges.