The Golden State Warriors are putting in a lot of effort to maintain their play-in position. With a 39-34 record, they are currently ranked 10th in the Western Conference and are constantly in danger of falling behind the Houston Rockets. With three straight wins under their belt, Stephen Curry and company are hoping to pick up another victory tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. However, Klay Thompson is still listed as injured, so they might have to start the game without him.
According to the most recent injury report from the Warriors, Klay Thompson’s availability for tonight’s Easter Day game is uncertain. Due to right knee tendonitis, he was forced to miss Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets and may miss his second straight tonight. The Warriors have suffered a severe blow because Klay had just lately begun to play like his old self. Prior to the injury, he had averaged 19.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in his previous ten games.
Since he began playing off the bench and gave up his starting spot, Thompson has discovered a new lease on life. He has proven to be very effective in his new role and has adapted brilliantly. When their second unit takes the court tonight, the Warriors may suffer a great deal if Klay doesn’t play. In addition to compounding the Warriors’ issues, Jonathan Kuminga is doubtful for tonight’s contest. His bilateral knee tendinitis has kept him out of the game for the past two games.
In spite of injury concerns, can the Warriors make it to the postseason?
The closer the Warriors get to the postseason, the more difficult their path becomes. With just nine games left in the regular season, Kuminga’s and Klay’s injuries may make things more difficult for them. If Stephen Curry and company want to make the playoffs, they will need their stars to be healthy. The Warriors will have fierce competition in the play-in tournament, even if they manage to hold a lead over the Houston Rockets at the end of the regular season.
The Lakers will probably be Stephen Curry and company’s first play-in opponent. They will need to defeat one more opponent in order to advance to the playoffs if they manage to survive the Lakers. The Warriors think they can defeat anyone in a seven-game series, but first they have to get there and show their strength. In light of the injuries to Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson, do you think the Warriors can still qualify for the postseason?