How Will Injuries Impact Warriors vs. Grizzlies?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonah Kubicek | Last updated Jan 4, 2025 1:10 PM ET

The Golden State Warriors are 1-1 on the season against the second-place Memphis Grizzlies and will play host to them on Saturday night at the Chase Center. Even without superstar point guard Ja Morant, who has missed 15 games already this season, the Grizzlies are one of the very best teams in the league.

The Warriors, however, are coming off their best win of the season after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105. Stephen Curry made all eight of his 3-point shots, and if the Dubs can come anywhere close to that level of production, they should be able to cruise to two wins in a row, even with their best player sidelined.

Keep it posted to Inside the Warriors for all the latest news, ranging from odds (via FanDuel), injury reports for both teams, and TV information.

Injury Reports

Warriors

Andrew Wiggins, hamstring (PROBABLE)
Stephen Curry, knee (OUT)
Brandin Podziemski, abdomen (OUT)
Gary Payton II, calf (OUT)

Grizzlies

Yuki Kawamura, shoulder (QUESTIONABLE)
Ja Morant, shoulder (OUT)
Santi Aldama, ankle (OUT)
Marcus Smart, finger (OUT)
Vince Williams, ankle (OUT)
GG Jackson, foot (OUT)

How to Watch

Time: 5:30 PM PST

Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)

Channel: NBC Sports Bay Area

Streaming: NBA League Pass

Betting Odds

Spread: Warriors -2.5 (-110)/Grizzlies +2.5 (-110)

Money line: Warriors (-146)/Grizzlies (+124)

Over/under: 233.5

If Wiggins sits out, the Warriors' injuries might catch up to them, although he's listed as "probable" so hopefully he will remain in the lineup. The Warriors will lean on Johnathan Kuminga, who, according to Steve Kerr, has had five great games in a row.

Against Memphis, the Dubs will need it to be six.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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