The Golden State Warriors' injury report for Thursday's game against the Miami Heat has one clear change that matters for the rotation: Gui Santos has been ruled out for his second straight game. Golden State is riding a five-game winning streak and will try to make it six at 7:00 p.m. PT.
The Warriors enter the game coming off two straight off days, while Miami is on the second night of a back-to-back after playing an overtime game the night before. That adds another layer to a matchup that already carries some early-season pressure for the Heat, who are 3-5 on the year.
What the injury report means
Santos being unavailable again keeps Golden State short one forward option as it tries to keep its momentum going. For a team that has already found a rhythm over the past week, the focus now shifts to preserving that form while managing the available pieces around the rotation.
On the other side, Giannis Antetokounmpo was listed as available, which gives Miami an important boost going into the matchup. With both teams dealing with the usual wear and tear of an NBA schedule, Thursday's game now comes down to who can handle the turnaround better and which roster is better positioned to take advantage of the minutes it has available.
