Warriors vs. Nuggets Injury Report: Steph Curry, Al Horford Out
Before Friday’s matchup, the Golden State Warriors face a tough road challenge against the Denver Nuggets with several key players sidelined or uncertain to play.
Steph Curry (Out – Illness)
Star guard Stephen Curry will miss his second consecutive game due to an illness he has been dealing with for about a week.
“Curry will not make the trip to Denver,” coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Thursday.
Al Horford (Out – Left Foot Soreness)
Horford, who previously sat out back-to-backs, is missing his first game due to injury this season. Though initially listed as questionable, he has been ruled out by the team.
De’Anthony Melton (Out – Left ACL Surgery)
Melton continues recovery following ACL surgery. He’s making progress but remains unavailable for now.
Jimmy Butler III (Available – Right Low Back Strain)
After missing one and a half games with back soreness, Butler was listed as questionable but has been cleared to play — a major boost for the team.
Moses Moody (Available – Right Low Back Strain)
Moody, also dealing with a back issue, has been listed as available for the game.
Summary
The Warriors head into Denver short-handed without Curry and Horford but regain key contributors as Butler and Moody return from back injuries.
Author’s summary: The injury list leaves the Warriors undermanned against the Nuggets, though the return of key players like Butler and Moody softens the blow.