Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green missed Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to illness. The Warriors face a challenging matchup against the Timberwolves' formidable frontcourt, with Green's absence creating a significant void.
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green missed his third consecutive game on Wednesday night due to an illness and a back injury. While both ailments contributed to his absence, the illness proved more significant. Green, visibly unwell during the morning shootaround, participated but appeared fatigued. Coach Steve Kerr revealed Green had woken up feeling unwell and hoped rest and hydration would alleviate his symptoms, but he ultimately remained unfit to play.
Green's absence presents a major challenge for the Warriors, especially against a formidable opponent like the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves boast a formidable frontcourt with Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid, complemented by Anthony Edwards' relentless drive to the basket. The Warriors were unable to secure the services of two-way center Quinten Post due to logistical constraints, leaving Kevon Looney, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Gui Santos to fill the void. Adding to their woes, Kyle Anderson (hamstring soreness), Brandin Podziemski (abdominal strain), and Jonathan Kuminga (ankle sprain) are also sidelined. While Gary Payton II returns after a 10-game absence due to a calf strain, his height at 6-foot-2 doesn't offer the same size advantage against the Timberwolves' powerful frontcourt. Kerr emphasized the need for the team to adapt and fight, exploring various lineup combinations and strategies. He acknowledged the possibility of playing smaller lineups to spread the Timberwolves' defense and capitalize on fast breaks. Kerr also highlighted the presence of players capable of matching up against the Timberwolves' size. This game marks the final regular-season encounter between the Warriors and the Timberwolves. The Warriors currently stand at 1-2 on their four-game road trip and hope to secure a win before returning home to the Bay Area. Their previous loss to the Toronto Raptors, a team with only nine wins, was particularly disheartening and dropped their record below .500. After that game, Kerr took full responsibility, expressing his commitment to finding solutions for the team's struggles. However, players like Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney emphasized that the responsibility lies with the entire team, urging accountability and collective effort to overcome the current slump
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