While Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are the defending NBA champions, they have not gotten off to the best start in the 2022-2023 NBA season. GSW currently has a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, having lost their last 3 games in a row.
They will now face Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, nearing a feeling of desperation for a win. We know Orlando is a rebuilding team and has the worst record in the Eastern Conference with 1 win and 7 losses. With that being said, we should look at how these two teams match up and find out the availability status for players on both sides.
The Golden State Warriors core is healthy for this matchup vs Orlando Magic
With the exception of Andre Iguodala, the Golden State Warriors roster is healthy and relatively injury-free at the moment. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets, Detroit Pistons, and Miami Heat. As a result, GSW fans should be alarmed considering that these are lower-tier teams, with the exception of the Heat.
Golden State Warriors injury report
- Andre Iguodala
- Donte DiVincenzo
Golden State Warriors expected roster
- Stephen Curry
- Klay Thompson
- Draymond Green
- Jordan Poole
- Andrew Wiggins
- James Wiseman
Orlando Magic injury report
- Moritz Wagner
- Cole Anthony
- Terrence Ross
- Markelle Fultz
Orlando Magic expected roster
- Paolo Banchero
- Franz Wagner
- Wendell Carter Jr
- Bol Bol
- Jalen Suggs
Finally, let us look at the predictions and expert picks as the Warriors face the Magic for their 9th game of the 2022-2023 NBA season.
GSW hasn’t won a single game on the road so far this NBA season
Things have certainly gotten off to a tough start for the Golden State Warriors. They seem to have a target stamped on their backs and every team steps up to play them. Thus, they are yet to catch their stride and make a push into the NBA season.