Key Warriors Player Suffers Injury Scare vs Nets

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski suffers injury scare against Brooklyn Nets

Jan 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield, guard Stephen Curry, and guard Brandin Podziemski celebrate after the Warriors scored against the Memphis Grizzlies in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors head across the water to Brooklyn to face the Nets on Thursday after taking down the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Looking to end their five-game road trip with a win, the Warriors face a Nets team that has been inching their way down the Eastern Conference standings as they embrace a rebuild.

While Golden State still awaits a return from Jonathan Kuminga, the team is playing some of its best basketball of the season since adding Jimmy Butler. Kuminga has really been their only injury concern as of late, but early in their contest against Brooklyn, the team suffered an injury scare.

Brandin Podziemski (lower back soreness) is TBD to return in tonight's game at Brooklyn

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 7, 2025

During the first minute of the game, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski left the game in pain while grabbing at his lower back. The team's PR account posted that Podziemski is dealing with lower back soreness, and his status is to be determined for the remainder of the contest.

Podziemski has been in stellar form for Golden State since the All-Star break, as he's averaging 14.1 points and 6.7 rebounds in the seven games since. Additionally, he has moved into the starting lineup to bring his effort on both ends alongside Steph Curry.

Mar 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) runs up court during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Later in the game, the Golden State Warriors revealed that Podziemski would not be returning.

Brandin Podziemski is out for the night with lower back soreness, per Warriors. Played less than a minute before leaving.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 7, 2025

The Warriors are currently trailing the Brooklyn Nets by four points and still have a chance to win despite Podziemski's absence.

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