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GAME PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors

The Nets seek a second-straight win against the visiting Golden State Warriors.

Peter Sunjic

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The Nets have won four of the previous five games, which is superb after the struggles in the past few months. Coach Jacque Vaughn's squad is looking to beat the visiting Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, to get a second win in a row.

This upcoming game will be fun, considering Steph is red-hot after his 60-point performance against the Hawks. At the same time, Cameron Thomas has been playing well recently, especially in the win against Philly when he had 40 points.

Two teams in similar positions clash

Coming into this game, the Nets are at the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Warriors are 12th in the West. Both teams want to qualify for the Playoffs, and this game will be crucial in earning those spots.

Golden State is coming off a crushing overtime loss to Atlanta, even when Steph scored 60 points. That kind of performance is an eye-opener for the Dubs because the team knows they are capable. The loss will be a motivating factor ahead of this game for the entire Warriors squad since Steph’s teammates must help him.

Brooklyn has been playing well recently, especially Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges. The duo has scored 53.8 points per game in the last five, which will likely continue in this game. The Warriors aren’t the elite defensive team they once were, and having two superb scorers will make it hard for any team to defend.

Injury report

The Nets have a lengthy injury report for this game because four players are confirmed to be out. Dariq Whitehead is a player with a long-term injury after season-ending surgery on his left shin stress reaction. Day’Ron Sharpe is still ruled out for this game because he’s not yet participating in team workouts.

After returning from a knee contusion and a lower back nerve impingement, Ben Simmons is sitting out this game due to injury maintenance for his back. Dorian Finney-Smith will still be out as he’s nursing an ankle injury. Lastly, Dennis Smith Jr. is probable for the upcoming game.

The Warriors are also dealing with four players in the injury report. Gary Payton II and Chris Paul are confirmed to be out of this game and will get re-evaluated in a couple of weeks. Dario Saric is probable due to an illness, while Andrew Wiggins is doubtful due to a sore left ankle. 

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PETER SUNJIC

Peter's journey with basketball commenced in the first grade, and it has since evolved into an integral part of his life. Standing on the brink of a potential professional playing career, Peter ultimately chose to pursue a degree in Political Science and Journalism in Zagreb, Croatia. Despite this academic pursuit, his deep-rooted love for the game of basketball endured, undiminished. Now, as a writer and editor, Peter finds an avenue to channel his unwavering passion for basketball-related news and analysis. Whether it's deciphering the latest happenings or delving into the lore of old-school basketball, he covers every corner of the NBA world.

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