The Golden State Warriors face the Sacramento Kings short-handed on Wednesday night during their back-to-back games. The veteran Warriors team is not at full strength, most notably missing their star player, Stephen Curry.
Curry revealed he had stamina issues late in the previous game against the Suns because of his sickness. The Warriors officially ruled him out on Wednesday afternoon.
"I struggled with my stamina late in the game against the Suns due to a sickness I've been dealing with," Curry told reporters.
With Curry absent and Brandin Podziemski injured, players like Gary Payton II and Will Richard are expected to receive significant playing time.
This game was anticipated to feature considerable star power, but the absences diminish that expectation.
"Steph Curry passed Kobe Bryant and is closing in on a Michael Jordan NBA record."
Author's summary: Steph Curry misses the Warriors' game against the Kings due to illness, shifting playing time to other team members amid notable absences on both sides.