Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Hits for 20 in Friday's start
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Porzingis notched 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 22 minutes during Friday's 127-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
In his fourth game with the Warriors, Porzingis made his first start and reached 20 points for the first time. In a curious reversal of fortune, the 30-year-old center might be the healthiest member of his team's frontcourt right now -- Draymond Green (back) didn't play Friday, and both Al Horford (calf) and Quinten Post (ankle) left the contest early. Expect Porzingis to get as many minutes as he can handle until the roster gets some reinforcements.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Starting sans Green
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Porzingis will start Friday's game against the Timberwolves, though he will be limited to around 20 minutes, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
With Draymond Green (back) sidelined, Porzingis will draw his first start with Golden State. However, head coach Steve Kerr said the big man will be on a "flexible" 20-minute restriction. Over three appearances with the Warriors, Porzingis has averaged 12.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 blocks in 20.0 minutes per tilt.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Good to go Tuesday
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Porzingis (illness) is good to go for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
As expected, Porzingis will be back in action for the second leg of this back-to-back set after getting a maintenance day Monday. Look for him to play a modest role as the Warriors build him up slowly.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play Monday
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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Utah.
Monday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Porzingis will get hit with a rest day, but he should be back for Tuesday's game against the Bulls. Quinten Post should be able to get back into the rotation with Porzingis watching from the sidelines.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Unlikely to play Monday
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The Warriors plan to rest Porzingis (illness) in Utah on Monday and have him available for Tuesday's game against Chicago, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports. He finished Saturday's 104-97 loss to the Thunder with nine points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block across 23 minutes.
Porzingis was expected to play 15-to-20 minutes in his return from a six-game absence due to an illness, though he saw increased playing time and led Golden State's second unit in points and assists. The Warriors are expected to hold the veteran center out of one game during their upcoming back-to-back set, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the club limit him in back-to-backs for the remainder of the season. It will also be worth monitoring whether his workload increases Tuesday.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Available Saturday
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Porzingis (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Porzingis will shake off his questionable tag and return from a six-game absence due to an illness. During his lone Warriors appearance in a loss to Boston on Feb. 19, the veteran big man posted 12 points, one rebound, one assist and one block in 17 minutes. He'll be limited to around 15-20 minutes Saturday, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN.com.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Listed as questionable
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Porzingis (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Thunder.
Porzingis can presumably be considered day-to-day after missing Golden State's last six games. He's traveling with the team on this road trip, suggesting a return to action is in his near future.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out for Thursday
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Porzingis (illness) is out for Thursday's game against Houston.
Porzingis is traveling with the Warriors on their three-game road trip, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, which should give him a good chance of playing at some point this week. With the star big man sitting out Thursday, Draymond Green and Al Horford should push for minutes in the 30s.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out for Monday
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Porzingis (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Porzingis will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to an illness, and while he practiced Friday, it's not a positive sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of Monday's contest. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets. In the meantime, Quinten Post will likely remain in the rotation.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Won't play Saturday
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Porzingis (illness) will not play Saturday against the Lakers.
Porzingis practiced on Friday, suggesting he's getting closer to a return. He still wasn't able to shed his questionable tag for this contest, so his next chance to play comes Monday against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Saturday
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Porzingis (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
Porzingis practiced Friday, which is an encouraging sign as he aims to finish a three-game absence. If the star big man is able to play Saturday, fewer minutes would be available for Al Horford at center.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Out two more games
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The Warriors have ruled out Porzingis (illness) for game Tuesday in New Orleans and Wednesday in Memphis, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports Monday.
Porzingis didn't travel with the Warriors for their upcoming back-to-back set after he was initially listed as probable ahead of Sunday's 128-117 win over the Nuggets before being downgraded to questionable and then ruled out prior to tipoff. The Warriors haven't indicated that Porzingis' setback on the health front is a major concern, but he'll likely need to resume practicing Thursday and/or Friday to have any chance at being available for the start of the team's homestand Saturday versus the Lakers. With Porzingis out for the two-game road trip, Quinten Post could maintain a minor role in the Golden State rotation.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Ruled out for Sunday
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Porzingis (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Nuggets and his status for the Warriors' upcoming two-game road trip is uncertain, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Porzingis woke up feeling very sick Sunday morning and he won't be in attendance for Sunday's game. Head coach Steve Kerr was noncommittal when asked about his status for the upcoming two-game road trip, and with those contests coming in a back-to-back set, Porzingis could miss at least one more game. His absence will open up minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable for Sunday
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Porzingis has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game due to an illness.
Porzingis isn't feeling 100 percent and will likely need to get through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Sunday's game. If he's out, that will open up more minutes for Gui Santos, Al Horford and Quinten Post.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Probable for Sunday
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Porzingis (Achilles) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Porzingis is likely to suit up for a second consecutive contest after making his Warriors debut in Thursday's loss to Boston, during which he supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 17 minutes off the bench. If he's cleared to play, the big man is expected to see a bump in minutes with the second unit, according to Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Comes off bench in Dubs debut
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Porzingis closed with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one block over 17 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Celtics.
Seeing his first game action since being dealt to Golden State at the trade deadline, Porzingis was eased into the rotation but made a quick impact from three-point range. The 30-year-old big man had been sidelined since Jan. 7, first due to an illness and then an Achilles issue, but Porzingis likely isn't too far away from joining a new-look starting frontcourt for the Warriors alongside Draymond Green.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Good to go Thursday
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Porzingis (Achilles) is available for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
After being traded from Atlanta to Golden State on Feb. 4, Porzingis will make his Warriors debut in their first outing following the All-Star break. The veteran big man hasn't played since Jan. 7 due to a lingering left Achilles injury, and he will be on an unspecified minutes restriction, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Expected to play Thursday
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Porzingis (Achilles) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porzingis appears likely to make his Warriors debut Thursday, though he'll come off the bench and will be on a minutes restriction if he plays. The veteran big man hasn't played since Jan. 7 due to a lingering left Achilles issue. He averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocks across 24.3 minutes per game in 17 regular-season outings (12 starts) with the Hawks before being traded to Golden State on Feb. 4.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Tracking to play Thursday
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Porzingis (Achilles) participated in practice Wednesday and is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Porzingis is officially listed as questionable, but per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com, Porzingis said Wednesday that he's "good to go." The veteran big man hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 7 due to a left Achilles injury. Given the lengthy absence, expect Porzingis to be limited if available. Still, his return could cut into the playing time of Gui Santos and Quinten Post.
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Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis: Practices Tuesday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said that Porzingis (Achilles) practiced Tuesday and will participate in a scrimmage Wednesday before the Warriors determine his status for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Porzingis was traded from Atlanta to Golden State on Feb. 4 but hasn't played since Jan. 7 due to a lingering left Achilles injury. The Warriors are expected to provide another update on the veteran big man's status after Wednesday's scrimmage, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's contest.
