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In one of the 12 NBA regular-season games scheduled for Friday, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Warriors are entering this matchup with momentum, having clinched victory in their first two games. Their most recent triumph was a nail-biting 137-131 win in overtime against the Denver Nuggets.
Conversely, the Portland Trail Blazers are eager to rebound after a 118-114 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are keen to shift gears and secure a win against the formidable Warriors.
However, overcoming the Warriors poses a significant challenge for the Blazers, especially with their head coach, Chauncey Billups, unavailable for this game. Billups is currently embroiled in legal troubles, as he faces arrest in connection with a federal investigation into gambling and sports betting.
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Assistant coach Tiago Splitter will serve as the interim head coach until the franchise decides on Billups’s complicated case. The Dubs will look to make quick work of the Blazers and extend their winning streak, while Portland will try to deliver an upset and secure a win at their home ground.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Reports
Golden State Warriors injury report
The Warriors will be without Moses Moody and De’Anthony Melton on Friday. Moody is sidelined for the game because of a calf injury, while Melton is nursing a knee injury and will be out for at least four weeks.
Al Hoford is questionable for the game and can come off the bench if he plays. Alex Toohey is day-to-day for Friday’s game after he was ruled out because of a knee injury in the previous game against the Nuggets.
Portland Trail Blazers injury report
The Portland Trail Blazers will be down three players while hosting the Dubs on Friday. Robert Williams III, Scoot Henderson, and Damian Lillard are listed as out on the team’s injury report.
Williams is out because of a knee injury, while Henderson is dealing with an injury to his hamstring. Damian Lillard is expected to sit out the majority of the 2025-26 NBA season after he ruptured his Achilles while playing for the Bucks in last season’s playoffs.
Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Oct. 24
Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart
The Warriors are expected to play their best lineup with Steph Curry starting at the point. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga are expected to make up the frontcourt, with Draymond Green playing the 5 position.
Portland Trail Blazers starting lineup and depth chart
The Blazers are expected to run a similar lineup to their season opener. They can play Jrue Holiday at the point, with Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara forming the frontcourt.
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