Draymond Green Injury Sidelines Warriors Star Against 76ers
The Golden State Warriors faced a challenging situation on December 4 when forward Draymond Green sustained a right foot injury during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The injury occurred in the second quarter, with approximately 4:45 remaining in the half. Green was positioned under the basket, attempting to play a loose ball when Philadelphia forward Dominick Barlow inadvertently rolled onto his foot.
Immediately following the incident, Green reacted by clutching his ankle and limped off the court. He was substituted out by Warriors coach Steve Kerr and subsequently headed to the locker room. The Warriors announced that Green would not return to the game due to his injury. This setback adds to the team’s ongoing injury woes.
Warriors’ Injury Troubles
- Draymond Green: Right foot injury, status uncertain.
- Stephen Curry: Out with a left quadriceps contusion since November 26, missing his third consecutive game.
- Jimmy Butler: Sidelined with knee soreness following an injury in a match against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Stephen Curry has been a significant loss for the Warriors, leading the team with an average of 27.9 points per game. He sustained his injury while attempting to take a charge in a game against the Houston Rockets. Coach Steve Kerr indicated that Curry is expected to miss at least five games but expressed hope for his return during the home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 12.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler’s situation is equally concerning. He sustained a knee injury during a recent loss to the Thunder and is also not available for the game against the 76ers. After undergoing an MRI, the Warriors confirmed that Butler would be sidelined for the game on December 4.
Game Performance
The Warriors struggled during the first half of the game against the 76ers, shooting only 29.8% from the field and finding themselves in a significant deficit, trailing 56-34 at halftime. Green’s absence in the second half added to the team’s challenges as they worked to recover from their poor shooting performance.
The injury to Draymond Green further complicates the Warriors’ current roster issues, highlighting the need for adjustments as they navigate through this tough stretch of the season.
