The Golden State Warriors will need all hands on deck for their Friday night clash with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Unfortunately, they could be undermanned in this must-win game, as Andrew Wiggins is now listed as questionable with a left costal cartilage fracture, according to Anthony Slater.
Notable news: Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for Game 6 with a left costal cartilage fracture. That's an area of the ribcage.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 12, 2023
Wiggins could reportedly play through the injury, but it would depend on pain tolerance, as the injury is in a part of the ribcage.
The Warriors missed Wiggins throughout the final stretch of the season.
He missed a big portion of the regular campaign due to an undisclosed family matter.
It took him a while to find his footing again, but his defense, rebounding, and shot-making have been key to keeping the reigning NBA champions’ hopes alive.
He has become an integral part of Steve Kerr’s system since arriving in the Bay Area, becoming an elite wing and backcourt defender and vastly improving his shot-selection.
The Warriors have rolled with Gary Payton II next to Wiggins in the starting lineup in the past couple of games, making the most of that boost in athleticism, speed, and defense.
But even at full strength, taking three straight games from the Los Angeles Lakers won’t be an easy task, let alone without one of the foundational pieces of their rotation.
From the Lakers’ side, Anthony Davis managed to avoid the league’s concussion protocol after getting an elbow to the face, but his health will also be something to keep an eye on ahead of Friday night’s must-watch clash.
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