Warriors Catch Break as Magic Starter Ruled Out Hours Before Game
The Golden State Warriors are preparing to face the Orlando Magic while dealing with multiple player injuries and illnesses. The team is currently on a six-game winning streak and is looking to sweep their current homestand.
Why it matters
The article highlights the tactical adjustments coach Steve Kerr is considering to improve the team's slow starts during a critical winning streak.
The Orlando Magic will be without three starters when they play the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Chase Center.
We already knew about Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee), who were ruled out on Friday. But hours before the game, Desmond Bane was also ruled out with an illness.
Draymond Green (elbow), Gary Payton II (calf) and Gui Santos (knee) are questionable for the Warriors.
The last time the Warriors won seven in a row was March 2025. Jimmy Butler was a key part of that winning streak.
On Saturday, they'll go for a seventh consecutive win while Bulter is recovering from a torn ACL.
The Warriors are also attempting to win the first five games of their homestand. They haven't done that since February/March 2023.
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