In the game between the Warriors and the Blazers, Grant Williams was initially questionable due to knee soreness, but was later ruled out. Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. were available for the game. Josh Green, Maxi Kleber, Lauri Markkanen, and Jordan Clarkson were out due to various injuries. The Warriors struggled in the first half, with poor shooting from key players. However, a strong second half performance, led by Jonathan Kuminga and Steph Curry, allowed the Warriors to overcome the Blazers and secure the win. Kuminga, who initially didn't play, made a significant impact in the latter part of the game, prompting discussions about the Warriors' rotation strategy.
Malcolm Brogdon Questionable Against Mavericks https://t.co/LZREXXlqIn
Steve Kerr says the Warriors might move to a fluid starting lineup @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/OO4uTDzxib
Here’s Steve Kerr from Oklahoma City on the Warriors’ continued rotation questions. Said he hasn’t decided yet on a starting lineup change. Wants to play Moody, Kuminga, Podziemski. “Part of playing nine is to help guys get a rhythm. But maybe we go back to 10.” https://t.co/UOtRo3lAmD
Addressing the Free Throw Disparity for the Blazers vs the Warriors https://t.co/jk3jXujajt
Warriors could change starting lineup from night to night, Steve Kerr says: 'The puzzle hasn't fit this year' https://t.co/uUc7OX9KGn
Blazers say Deandre Ayton is once again "doubtful" for tomorrow vs. Dallas with right knee soreness. Malcolm Brogdon is questionable after leaving at halftime last night with right knee soreness. Jerami Grant (concussion protocol) remains out.
From @TheAthletic: Jonathan Kuminga's soaring dunk felt more than an exclamation point for the Warriors’ comeback Wednesday night. It was a visual appeal that the Warriors need to reach another level to be real contenders, our columnist writes. https://t.co/j4XONxcEV6
Golden State coach Steve Kerr said that with the @warriors still searching for answers 21 games into the season, everything is on the table. https://t.co/5xmnywd9HR
A notable addition to the injury report: For tomorrow’s game at Philadelphia: ** Trae Young (illness) is questionable. ** Kobe Bufkin (left thumb fracture) is out. Mouhamed Gueye (right low back stress fracture) is out. Jalen Johnson (left distal radius fracture) is out.
Warriors may change starters from game to game #GoldenSateWarriors https://t.co/kuCwDrQCR2
Jonathan Kuminga’s dunk on Wednesday felt like so much more than an exclamation point for Golden State. It sent the Warriors a clear message, writes @ThompsonScribe. It’s time to change. Read: https://t.co/fjG7B7L9Kc https://t.co/kMaZ76oyik
Blazers Guard Malcolm Brogdon Injured vs. Warriors https://t.co/13WPpLZgdk
Watched Blazers-Warriors this morning ... not exactly a rousing win for GS but better than the alternative. Enjoying these play-hard no-name guys on Portland but too hard for them to score with all the injuries.
The Warriors went three days without a game, yet struggled to find any kind of energy in the first half before Steph Curry and Jonathan Kuminga led a second-half surge in a comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers. https://t.co/SrlLP70SOj https://t.co/TKM0HQxuAG
Jonathan Kuminga went from DNP to savior against the Blazers, playing the final 17 minutes after sitting the first 31. It only makes the questions around Steve Kerr’s rotation louder. https://t.co/XtiNC8JoTw
Warriors May Change Starters From Game To Game https://t.co/JvvSdeicYt
Player grades: Warriors vs. Blazers @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/O7A4BNWXV9
Steve Kerr: "We may have to think about moving the starting lineup around game to game depending on the matchup. I'd still like to get something solid, but we haven't really established anything."
Here’s Steve Kerr postgame on Jonathan Kuminga, who went from out of the rotation to changing the game in the final 17 minutes https://t.co/Aqoq6BslSM
Steph Curry scored 31 PTS, including 22 in the 2H and the game-clinching triple as the Warriors erase a late deficit to get the W! https://t.co/Ob4vZIReI0
Thoughts on this game: -Curry decided there's no way in hell they're losing to THIS Blazers team and put the team on his back in the second half - without him waking up, this would have been an L -Kuminga was def. told he was out of the rotation, before Kerr unexpectedly put him…
Steph shakes off a slow start to lead Golden State to the win. 👨🍳 https://t.co/oe2HzzPJaX
A big 2nd half pushes the Dubs to the dub. 🔥 https://t.co/mlbWP7VWjF
Kuminga 0 minutes in the 1st half 17 minutes in the 2nd half (6-6, 13 points, 2 steals, +13)
Steph in the clutch! 🎯 https://t.co/SelDaFqKRn
JONATHAN KUMINGA MY GOODNESS 😱 Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/gOCf0A1O0c
Dray finds Klay to cap a late 11-2 run and go up 3! Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/rhfK8mnASe
Warriors take the lead! 99-98 with 4 minutes to go in the 4th 👀 Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/X4fGQeu3ev
Productive nine-minute run for Jonathan Kuminga. Gave the Warriors some rim pressure they'd been lacking. Went 4-of-4 for nine points, everything in the paint. Kerr sticking with him out of timeout. Klay in for Moody, Wiggins in for Paul.
Anfernee Simons triple, his SIXTH of the game 👀 We got a close one down the stretch 🍿 Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/9oIOasdqjh
Steph Splash 🌊 15 PTS, 5/5 FGM, 3/3 3PM in the 3Q 🔥 Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/YJwO3sxxp8
Jonathan Kuminga enters for the first time late third. Warriors searching for some life against the 6-13 Blazers. He gets a steal and dunk a minute after entering as part of a quick 10-0 run.
Steph floater And-1 through contact 💪 Trail Blazers-Warriors | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/ac50OnY09w https://t.co/lT7PVH1mau
The Warriors could use Kuminga, I think. And probably need Moody to play most of the second half.
There's just no way they lose to a lowly Blazers team missing 2 key starters, but it doesn't change the fact that Kerr continues to double and triple down on moves that have caused the Warriors to lose 9 of their last 12 games.
Blazers say Malcolm Brogdon (right knee soreness) will not return to tonight’s game at Warriors.
Blazers held Warriors to just 2-16 3FG in the first half. How wild is that? That's the fewest 3s that the Warriors have made at half in a Steph/Klay game since Dec 1, 2018 vs. DEN. It's been 5+ years. https://t.co/U0RTa920QR
Warriors down 55-48 at home to the Blazers. Not much life despite three days off prior to tonight. *Curry: 1-of-8 FG *Klay: 0-of-5 FG *Wiggins: 2-of-8 FG *They're 2-of-16 on 3s *Moody scored nine off the bench *Kuminga first half DNP
Steve Kerr went with a nine-man rotation in the first quarter. Paul, Saric, Podziemski and Moody off the bench. No Jonathan Kuminga. He's the 10th man tonight, which bumps him to back edge of the rotation for first time this season. Not entering to open second quarter.
Someone count all the different ways Duncan scored... He finished with 21 points and came up big in the end leading us with 10 Q4 points https://t.co/re9YLbAP9M
Length and athleticism, once again, is tough on the Warriors. At least early in this one.
Warriors gonna come out slow or…?
4th quarter Duncan ⬇️ https://t.co/Dl15lU1N1x
Looking forward to Blazers v. Warriors
Warriors vs. Blazers injury report @unstoppablebaby https://t.co/vcjfev708j
Grant Williams (right knee soreness) will be out tonight, per Jadon Kidd.
Grant Williams (right knee soreness) remains questionable for tonight's game against the Jazz. Kyrie Irving and Tim Hardaway Jr. are available. Josh Green (elbow) and Maxi Kleber (toe) are out. For Utah, Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) and Jordan Clarkson (thigh) are out.