Match preview: Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs
The Golden State Warriors will face the San Antonio Spurs on 9th April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 2 games left for every team in the regular season.
Warriors will be looking to rack up wins in both of their remaining games to lock the 3rd seed in the West and it could be critical come playoff time.
Spurs, on the other hand, have qualified for the play-in tournament which is a great achievement on their part considering the youth in their roster.
The current record of both the teams:
- The Golden State Warriors are currently having a record of 51-29 and are the 3rd seed in the West
- The San Antonio Spurs are currently having a record of 34-46 and are the 10th seed in the West
Injury Report
Warriors:
- Stephen Curry – Ankle
- James Wiseman – Knee
Spurs:
| Jakob Poeltl | C | 9 Apr | Out | |
| Romeo Langford | SG | 9 Apr | Day-To-Day | Langford is questionable for Saturday’s game against the Warriors due to right hamstring tightness, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Devin Vassell | SG | 9 Apr | Out | |
| Keldon Johnson | SF | 9 Apr | Out | |
| Dejounte Murray | PG | 9 Apr | Out | Murray (illness) is out Saturday against the Warriors for reconditioning purposes, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports. |
| Doug McDermott | SF | 17 Mar | Out | McDermott’s ankle sprain has been diagnosed with Grade 3, and he’s expected to sit out the rest of the regular season, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports. |
Players to watch out for in Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs
- Jordan Poole – Warriors
He has been absolutely sensational in the absence of Stephen Curry and will look to continue his good form against this struggling Spurs defense.
- Keldon Johnson – Spurs
Keldon is important to the Spurs, as they will be missing Dejounte Murray and he will look to have a good game.
Match Prediction & Telecast Details:
The Warriors should win this game as Spurs are without their best player, and the team from Bay Area is looking to lock that 3rd seed in the West.
Prediction:
- Golden State Warriors to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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