The Golden State Warriors took another hit on Monday night when reserve guard Brandon Williams exited their home game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a hamstring injury, officially ruled out for the rest of the contest. This is a tough blow for a team that’s somehow still cruising despite a seriously growing list of guys on the sidelines.
Williams’ Instant Impact Cut Short
Williams, wearing number 12, did what he usually does: came into the game in the first quarter and immediately provided a spark. We’re talking an instant burst of super-speedy offense. But his initial stint on the court was short-lived. By the second quarter, it wasn’t Williams out there; two-way contract player LJ Cryer had taken his place. The official word came down in the third quarter: a left hamstring injury, and Williams wouldn’t be returning. You just hope it’s minor, you know? This electric guard doesn’t need to be missing much time.
A Full-Blown Injury Bug for the Warriors
This isn’t an isolated incident for Golden State. Far from it. The Warriors have been dealing with a ridiculous amount of injuries from day one. Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody haven’t even touched the court this season and are still months away from a return. Kristaps Porziņģis, shockingly, has stepped away from the sport entirely. Plus, Gui Santos and Gary Payton II have been struggling with injuries since the opening weeks, and Will Richard is completely sidelined with a UCL tear in his thumb. It’s a miracle this team is still “positively cruising” with so many key pieces out. Hopefully, Williams’ left hamstring injury doesn’t add another long-term name to that already daunting list.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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