The Golden State Warriors will be hosting Boston Celtics in the league on Saturday night. The Warriors camp will be careful not to slip against a resilient Celtics side who have been rampant this season, a worry for the Warriors who are without Andrew Wiggins and are 11th in the Western Conference with 13 wins and 13 losses and winning just 4 games in the last 10 games and coming in the game with a 2 game losing streak.
Jayson Tatum and Company will be facing an inconsistent Warriors side on Sunday. Boston Celtics are having a rampant season so far with just 5 losses and winning 21 games and come in the game with a 2-game winning streak and winning 8 games in their last 10 games.
As both teams meeting tonight expect to grab a win, let’s take a look at the injury statuses in both camps, and analyze the predictions and expert picks
Andrew Wiggins is out of the Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics game tonight
Andrew Wiggins is a huge doubt for the Warriors. Wiggins is said to be suffering from an adductor strain. Wiggins was an NBA All-Star starter last season after an exciting form for the Warriors. This means that the Warriors Centre Jonathan Kuminga will be facing a stern test against Jason Tatum and Co.
Andrew Wiggins getting some work in on Friday after practice, seems to be moving around well.
He will miss Saturday’s highly anticipated NBA Finals rematch vs. the Celtics due to an adductor strain. He will be reevaluated on Monday. Steve Kerr doesn’t expect him to be out long. pic.twitter.com/7oQBYw0cFX
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) December 9, 2022
In the last game against the Houston Rockets, Wiggins registered a 36 points performance a season-high for the Golden State forward. The dub nation camp is however not that worried about his injury, and we expect Wiggins to get back on the court in no time for the Warriors. With Wiggins out the Warriors will have to put on a strong shift if they want to win against the Celtics.
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Andrew Wiggins
- Patrick Badwin Jr.
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Stephen Curry
- Klay Thompson
- Jordan Poole
- JaMychal Green
- Jonathan Kuminga
Boston Celtics injury report
- Al Horford
- Danilo Gallinari
- Robert Williams III
Boston Celtics expected roster
- Jayson Tatum
- Grant Williams
- Jaylen Brown
- Marcus Smart
- Luke Kornet
The Boston Celtics are a slightly better team entering the game
The game might be facing huge uncertainty about who will emerge victorious, with the Warriors having a role-coaster ride this season, can prove their worth, but it will be a tough call to rule out the Boston Celtics who have certainly taken this season with something to prove after their NBA finals loss against the Warriors.
Celtics will be missing out on Al Horford, Robert Williams III, and Danilo Gallinari. It won’t be enough to weaken the Celtics team but Horford’s absence is sure to worry the Celtics defense.