The Warriors fans are having the time of their life! They witnessed everything since Jimmy Butler’s arrival. They waited for a long time to witness Jonathan Kuminga’s magic in the new setup and they witnessed it, too! However, the Dubs Nation still hasn’t experienced one particular lineup, a fully healthy roster under Butler. Brandin Podziemski didn’t lace up for the last four games. Will he play against the New York Knicks tonight?
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Unfortunately, the team has again ruled him out of action, citing a back strain. Tonight, he will miss his fourth straight game. On the 6th of March, Podz rushed to the locker room in the opening minute of the game against the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, he has been sitting on the sidelines, getting a better view of Butler-led Warriors’ domination.
While the sophomore star’s absence hasn’t made any impact on the result yet, it certainly isn’t a great sign for the team. Especially, with only a month left for the postseason. With the rising star’s playmaking skills and sudden surge in the offensive end, averaging 14.6 ppg in his 13 starts this season. There isn’t any timeline for the star’s return. Hopefully, the fans will witness the fully healthy version of the Warriors in the Butler era.
Brandin Podziemski remains out tomorrow for Warriors with a lower back strain. Fourth straight missed game. Knicks will be without Jalen Brunson. Rest of both team’s rotations available.
On the other hand, Jalen Brunson, who injured his ankle during the Lakers’ games, still hasn’t returned. Tonight, he will also miss his 4th game in a row. In his absence, the Knicks have a 2-1 record. Considering the Warriors’ hot run, the short-handed NY side should come up with a sturdy plan to defeat the Warriors.
Brandin Podziemski & Co. vs the Knicks: Starting Lineup & Depth Chart
In the previous game, the fans witnessed Jonathan Kuminga for only 20 minutes, and within that, he had managed to drop 18 points. Jimmy Buckets’ inclusion has left a lot of the Dubs’ offense wide open. The Congo Express lived under the rim throughout the game and showcased his dunking skills. So, tonight, Steve Kerr might increase his minutes and we can witness more of that. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry, who surpassed 4k three-pointers, had a quiet night. Will he shine tonight? Let’s find out.
The Golden State Warriors
| STARTING LINEUP | SECOND UNIT | THIRD UNIT | |
| PG | Stephen Curry | Pat Spencer | Taran Armstrong |
| SG | Moses Moody | Buddy Hield | – |
| SF | Jimmy Butler | Gary Payton II | – |
| PF | Draymond Green | Jonathan Kuminga | Gui Santos |
| C | Quinten Post | Kevon Looney | Trayce Jackson-Davis |
The New York Knicks
| STARTING LINEUP | SECOND UNIT | THIRD UNIT | |
| PG | Cameron Payne | Tyler Kolek | – |
| SG | Mikal Bridges | Miles McBride | Pacome Dadiet |
| SF | Josh Hart | Landry Shamet | – |
| PF | OG Anunoby | PJ Tucket | – |
| C | Karl-Anthony Towns | Mitchell Robinson | Precious Achiuwa |
The Knicks, on the other hand, are fresh off a thrilling win against the Trail Blazers. Up until the last three seconds, it felt like the Blazers pulled off an unbelievable W. But Mikal Bridges dropped a buzzer-beater three-pointer to take a one-point victory. So, riding high on confidence, the Knicks would look to carry the momentum into tonight’s game. Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments below.