The Golden State Warriors celebrated a 121-113 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, their second consecutive win. Andrew Wiggins led the scoring with 24 points, while Dennis Schroder contributed 17. The undermanned Warriors, missing Stephen Curry and fellow guards Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II, relied on a strong bench performance, with Lindy Waters III chipping in 16 points on four 3-pointers.
However, the joy of the victory was tempered by the injury to Jonathan Kuminga. The fourth-year forward, who had 13 points before exiting the game, suffered a significant ankle sprain.
“It’s not gonna be a day-to-day thing,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed in the post-game press conference. “It was a significant sprain. So, we’ll just have a report tomorrow once we get a better feel for it.”
This injury is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are already facing challenges with their guard depth. Kuminga’s absence will likely impact their offensive firepower and defensive versatility.
The Warriors will now have to rely on their depth and resilience to navigate this challenging period.
