Brandin Podziemski, a player for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a lower back strain during a game against the Celtics. He left the game after absorbing a hard hit in the paint and did not return. As a result, Andrew Wiggins replaced him in the second half. Podziemski's absence also impacted the Warriors' lineup, with Wiggins and Kuminga starting together. His condition has led to uncertainty about his availability for the upcoming game against the Wizards.
Brandin Podziemski is questionable against the Wizards tomorrow night with lower back soreness. Left the previous game after taking a hit on a box out.
Just to clarify, here's what's developing as the GSW closing unit: G: Curry and CP3 SF: Klay PF: Kuminga or Wiggins C: TJD, Looney or Saric Alternative options: Podziemski and Moody Will figure it out when they're back: Draymond and GP2 https://t.co/tdH6DK9cMl
Looks like this is the Warriors' closing unit tonight: Curry, CP3, Kuminga, Klay, TJD
Brandin Podziemski will not return with a lower back strain, according to #Warriors. #Celtics
It's a lower back strain for Brandin Podziemski, per Warriors. He's out.
Kerr going with Wiggins and Kuminga together to start the half with Podz out. I'm guessing a reason he didn't want to go this way was the limited ballhandling with Draymond out. Let's see how it goes. C's aren't a big pressure team on D which helps.
Andrew Wiggins is starting the second half in place of Brandin Podziemski, who left late in the first half after absorbing a hard hit in the paint. No Podziemski on the bench.
Looks like Podz might have hurt his lower back trying to get low and box out Queta. Just too much mass to hold off.
Brandin Podziemski to the locker room. Looked like he got crunched during a box out. Stayed on the floor for a bit. Unclear exactly what is hurting.