Key Warriors Player to Miss Game vs Lakers Due to Broken Nose

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Brandin Podziemski suffered a broken nose

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and other players walk on the court after a time-out during the first half of the game against the New York Knicks at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images / John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game tonight that somehow still has the excitement of a regular season game. Unfortunately, one key player for the Warriors will be missing in action.

Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski is out against the Lakers due to a broken nose that he suffered in Sunday's preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. The 21-year-old guard is still waiting on a face mask but is expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Lakers.

Brandin Podziemski is out tonight. Broken nose. Took an elbow in Sunday’s preaseason game. He’s waiting on his mask. Expectation is he will return for Friday’s preseason finale.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 15, 2024

Last season, Podziemski averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 45/39/63 shooting from the field. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been very candid on how much he wants to use Podziemski, focusing on having him be the leader during the non-Steph Curry minutes on the floor. While many were expecting Podziemski to start, the young guard is content as long as he's able to finish games.

Brandin Podziemski sustained a broken nose last night, per Steve Kerr.

Podz took a Trayce Jackson-Davis elbow to the face in the third quarter and left the game a few moments later. pic.twitter.com/FYDCtXuVpX

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) October 14, 2024

"That's my position. Obviously I can play both, but I feel more comfortable on the ball," Podziemski said about playing backup point guard.

Based on what the Golden State Warriors' plans for Podziemski are, he's going to be an incredibly important factor in their offense. If the team wants to have major success in the reuglar season, they'll need contributions from every single member of the roster.

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