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The Golden State Warriors can't catch a break with their backcourt. Following Stephen Curry's return to the line vs. the Houston Rockets on Monday, Brandin Podziemski left the same contest at the start of the second half.
According to reports, Podziemski fell ill. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr updated Podziemski's injury status before their Wednesday evening showdown against the Boston Celtics. © Erik Williams-Imagn Images Kerr said Podziemski will sit in the Warriors' primetime ESPN matchup vs.
the Celtics. Although the Warriors didn't clarify the exact sickness, it must be severe if Podziemski can't play. The second-year guard is one of the more competitive players on the team and provides versatility off the bench for the 6-1 Warriors.
Furthermore, despite his modest counting stats and subpar shooting splits, Podziemski leads the team in on-off stats at +24. Podziemski isn't a star at this juncture in his young career, but he's a winner and showcases flashes of brilliant plays. The Warriors have their hands full against the reigning NBA champions, but the Celtics have injuries they must work through on Wednesday evening.
For one, Jaylen Brown isn't suiting up as he nurses a left hip flexor strain. Moreover, the Celtics are still without Kristaps Porzingis, who has a rare leg injury. Related: Where Do Warriors Measure Against Celtics? At this stage in competitive basketball, everyone is dealing with ailments, but the Warriors went 3-0 without Curry, so excuses can't become normality in Golden State.
However, the Warriors will need all the firepower they can ignite as they face the juggernaut Celtics..
