The Golden State Warriors will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday despite a recent 1‑4 stretch and a host of injury concerns. Five key players are currently on the injury list, including Steph Curry and Jonathan Kuminga. Curry suffered a quad contusion against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday and is expected to miss at least a week, marking his fifth consecutive game out; the Warriors have gone 1‑3 without him. Kuminga, who has missed seven games with bilateral knee patellar tendonitis, is listed as questionable and will likely be a game‑time decision after practicing on Friday.
Gary Payton II is probable to play after an ankle sprain forced him out after five minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets. In contrast, Al Horford will miss his third straight game due to right sciatic nerve irritation and is expected to be out for at least a week. De’Anthony Melton will also remain sidelined as he continues to recover from ACL surgery, despite having practiced on Wednesday.
The Warriors, favored by eight points, will look to rebound from their recent struggles, while the Pelicans, sitting at 3‑16, hope to exploit Golden State’s injury woes. The game will be nationally televised on NBA TV, with local coverage on GCSEN and NBC Sports Bay Area. U.S. fans can stream it on Fubo, and international viewers can watch via NBA League Pass. The matchup begins at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center, and with several key players potentially returning, the Warriors aim to regain momentum and secure a much‑needed win.
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