Warriors vs Blazers: Gary Payton out, Steph Curry available on the second night of a back-to-back

Both the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers are coming off the second night of a back-to-back tonight.

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The Warriors’ injury report only lists two players: Draymond Green and Gary Payton II. Draymond Green is suspended indefinitely, and Gary Payton II is sidelined with a right calf injury. On the second night of a back-to-back, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul will all be available.

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Ibou Badji, Justin Minaya, Rayan Rupert, and Robert Williams III are all listed as injured with the Portland Trail Blazers. Ibou Badji is unavailable due to a G League two-way contract, Justin Minaya is unavailable due to a G League two-way contract, Rayan Rupert is unavailable due to a G League assignment, and Robert Williams III is unavailable due to a right knee ligament damage.

The previous time these two teams met, it was a tense game in which the Trail Blazers were severely outmanned. This time, both teams will be near full strength, and it will be a terrific test for the Warriors, who claim to have new vigor after a feisty team meeting. Even though Portland has a losing record, the Warriors must not underestimate them.

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Tonight at 9:00 p.m. EST, the Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers.