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11-0 (6-0 HOME) |
vs | 7-4 (4-3 ROAD) |
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November 17, 2015 |
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| Oracle Arena — Oakland, CA |
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| 7:30 p.m. |
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| National: NBA TV| Local: CSN Bay Area | KNBR 680 AM | ||||||||
| Blog Buddy: Raptors HQ | ||||||||
| Projected Starters | ||||||||
| Stephen Curry | G | Kyle Lowry |
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| Klay Thompson | G | DeMar DeRozan | ||||||
| Harrison Barnes | F | DeMarre Carroll | ||||||
| Draymond Green | F |
Luis Scola |
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| Andrew Bogut | C | Jonas Valanciunas | ||||||
| Key Injuries | ||||||||
| Klay Thompson (Back) - Probable Draymond Green (Flu) - Questionable Kevon Looney (Hip) - Out |
Terrence Ross (Thumb) - Out |
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Can Draymond Green's possible absence due to the flu affect the team's chemistry? He is questionable for tonight's game. Add Klay Thompson to that possibly injured list, as he continues to have back stiffness. Coach Luke Walton is looking to switch the rotation up with Andre Iguodala and Brandon Rush in the starting line up.
For tomorrow night's game vs. Toronto: Klay Thompson (back stiffness) is probable and Kevon Looney (right hip surgery) is out.
— GSWStats (@gswstats) November 16, 2015
Draymond Green (flu) is questionable for tomorrow night's game vs. Toronto.
— GSWStats (@gswstats) November 17, 2015
Where do I even begin with our supporting cast? With Draymond and Klay possibly out from tonight's rotation, can the remaining Squad continue their unselfish plays that has become a headache against teams with their electrifying ball movement? Tonight will be a huge challenge considering the headcount coach Walton has to work with. If our MVP lights it up on the home court, we'll be in good shape — let's not forget Curry, who had a game high 34 points and 6 assists.
The Raptors are off to a modest start with a 7-4 record in the Eastern Conference. Keep in mind Toronto's back court of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan is averaging 40.7 points per game, which could spell trouble for Golden State. It should be interesting to see Luis Scola and Bismack Biyombo go head to head with our bigs, especially from a mobile Andrew Bogut who dropped a considerable amount of weight in the off season.
Predictions:
• Expect a solid night from our league MVP, Stephen Curry. Although he struggled at the start of Saturday's win over Brooklyn, we should see a more focused Steph on the floor. Just for fun, I predict he'll make that full court shot after his pre-game shoot around!
• Andrew Bogut is going to go off tonight. After his 10 points and 18 rebounds Saturday night, he's poised to continue that run. Throw Ezeli and Speights in the mix and we've got the rim well protected.
• With the headcount short, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston are going to have a great night off the bench. Both have been instrumental in this teams success.
• It's gonna be a close one. Warriors win it by 3. Dubs going up... on a Tuesday!