The Golden State Warriors are coming home to the Chase Center on Friday, and honestly, it feels like they are limping in. After getting absolutely smacked by 22 points on the road Wednesday, their first regular season game in front of the home crowd is looking like a serious challenge thanks to an injury report that just keeps getting longer.
Who’s Out? Who’s Hurt? The Warriors’ Roster Nightmare
If you thought Wednesday’s game was tough, just look at the injury list for Friday. Moses Moody, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jimmy Butler III are all still out, and that’s already a huge hit to the lineup. But it gets worse. Brandin Podziemski, who’s been dealing with lower back soreness, missed Wednesday’s game and is now listed as questionable. Same goes for Charles Bassey, who’s rehabbing a knee injury and also sat out last game. That means the Warriors could be without five key players as they try to pick themselves up off the mat. How do you find your rhythm early in the season when you’re this shorthanded?
Memphis Brings the Heat, Led By a Scoring Machine
As if the Warriors’ own roster woes weren’t enough, they have to deal with a Memphis Grizzlies squad that just saw Ty Jerome go completely off. The Grizzlies’ point guard erupted for a mind-blowing 45 points in his season debut against the Jazz! Seriously, 45 points! Stephen Curry is going to have his hands full, that’s for sure. And if you’re looking for some extra drama, we’re also getting a rematch of the 2026 NBA Summer League Final between Warriors’ No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg and his college rival, Cameron Boozer. That’s going to be intense. The Grizzlies aren’t totally clear on their own injury front, though, with Cedric Coward (who put up seven points in his opener) and Isaiah Stewart (who missed his opener) both listed as questionable. But with Jerome playing like that, Memphis is a dangerous team to face right now.
So, the Warriors hit their home court Friday needing a big bounce-back, but they’re staring down a serious challenge with a depleted roster and a Grizzlies team riding a hot hand. Can they pull it off, or will the early season struggles continue in front of the home faithful? Get ready, because this one could be wild.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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