Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Blanked while battling illness
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Podziemski totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 loss to the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The second-year guard misses the entire second quarter and the beginning of the second half due to an illness, and he clearly wasn't 100 percent when he was on the court, failing to pick up any secondary stats in addition to missing all his shot attempts. Podziemski will have a couple of days to recover before the series shifts to Golden State for Game 3 on Saturday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Cleared for return
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Podziemski (illness) is available to return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski missed the entirety of the second quarter and the start of the third period due to illness, but he's emerged from the Warriors' locker room and is available to return. With Jimmy Butler (pelvis) ruled out for the rest of the contest, Golden State may lean on Podziemski more offensively.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Questionable to return
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Podziemski is questionable to return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets due to illness.
Podziemski was a late addition to the Warriors' injury report Wednesday afternoon due to a stomach illness, and although he suited up, Podziemski went back to the locker room after the first quarter and is now questionable to return. Pat Spencer and Buddy Hield figure to see an uptick in minutes while Podziemski is idle.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Goes to locker room
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Podziemski was escorted back to the locker room between the first and second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Rockets for unknown reasons, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski was previously listed on Golden State's injury report due to illness, but it's unclear if his exit is related to sickness. Regardless, he joins Jimmy Butler in the Warriors' locker room. Look for Buddy Hield, Pat Spencer and Gary Payton to pick up the slack while Podziemski is out.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Cleared for Game 2
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Podziemski (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Podziemski was added to the injury report Wednesday afternoon due to an illness, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go for Game 2. The second-year guard dropped 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals across 35 minutes in Game 1.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Downgraded to questionable
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Podziemski (illness) is listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Rockets on Wednesday.
Podziemski was a late addition to the injury report just hours before the Game 2 tipoff. The 22-year-old was productive in multiple facets during the Game 1 win, tallying 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals. If he's ruled out, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton are candidates to start in his place Wednesday.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Plays supporting role in win
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Podziemski produced 14 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 win over the Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The second-year guard was the only Warrior to score in double digits other than Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, although the latter two combined for 56 points. Podziemski's defense was also a big factor in the Rockets being held to 39.1 percent shooting from the floor and a woeful 20.7 percent from three-point range. Podziemski has recorded multiple steals in four straight appearances, and through 10 games in April he's averaging 15.6 points, 6.1 boards, 4.0 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Stays hot despite loss
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Podziemski put up 19 points (7-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and a steal in 31 minutes of action during Sunday's 106-96 loss to the Rockets.
The sophomore wing had yet another good night, putting an exclamation point on a career-best three-game stretch in which he's averaged 24.3 points and 7.3 rebounds on 57.4 percent shooting. However, in an offense already spearheaded by Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, Podziemski typically has a hard time seeing enough usage to make him reliable for fantasy purposes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Drops 26 points in victory
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Podziemski recorded 26 points (10-16 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 118-104 win over the Nuggets.
Podziemski followed up his second-best scoring total of the season with another excellent line against the Nuggets, who were short-handed without Jamal Murray's (hamstring) services. Although the Santa Clara product came off the bench to begin the season, he now has a firm hold on a spot with the first unit. Aside from a recent five-game absence, Podziemski has made 18 consecutive starts.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Drills eight three-pointers in win
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Podziemski provided 28 points (10-17 FG, 8-10 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 123-116 victory over the Lakers.
Podziemski's eight three-pointers marked a career high for the standout guard, who bounced back after a poor showing against the Grizzlies. The tepid game against Memphis marked his only single-digit scoring total since returning from a five-game absence. Although Podziemski's three-point conversion rate for the season isn't great, he's made 51.7 percent of his attempts over the past eight games.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Notches 15 points
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Podziemski contributed 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 victory over the Raptors.
Stephen Curry is expected to miss the start of Golden State's six-game road trip while he receives treatment for his pelvic contusion. With Curry out at least one game, Podziemski is likely to see a bump in usage in the meantime. Podziemski has fared well in his last two outings, averaging 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.5 three-pointers.
Podziemski (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Podziemski has missed the club's last five outings due to a lower back strain, and if he's cleared to suit up Tuesday, he'll likely face restrictions. Over his last five outings before sustaining the injury in a win over Brooklyn on March 6, the 22-year-old combo guard had averaged 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 three-pointers across 29.2 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Out two more games
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said prior to Saturday's game against the Knicks that Podziemski (back) is "progressing well" and will remain out through Monday's contest versus the Nuggets before potentially returning to action Tuesday versus the Bucks, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski will miss his fourth and fifth straight games Saturday and Monday while he recovers from a bilateral low back strain, but the second-year guard looks to be closing in on a return to the court. The 22-year-old had started in each of his last nine appearances prior to getting hurt, but Podziemski could end up filling a bench role upon his return while the Warriors have gotten quality play from Moses Moody on the top unit.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not playing Saturday
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Podziemski will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a back strain. He has yet to return to practice, so he faces an uphill battle to return Monday against the Nuggets. Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should continue to see increased roles and minutes due to Podziemski's absence.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Out again for Thursday
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Podziemski (back) will not play Thursday against the Kings, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Podziemski did not practice Wednesday, as the team continues to take a cautious approach with his back injury. With Podziemski sidelined for a third straight game, Gary Payton and Buddy Hield will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Not playing Monday vs. Portland
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Podziemski will miss a second consecutive game due to a back injury that he suffered in Thursday's win against the Nets. The Warriors will have two days off after Monday's game, so Podziemski will have extra time to recover ahead of Thursday's contest against the Kings. Gary Payton and Buddy Hield should continue to see increased minutes off the bench due to the absence of Podziemski.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Night ends early
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Podziemski (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Nets after logging one minute, Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Podziemski exited early in the first quarter due to lower back soreness, and the team has now shut him down for the rest of the evening. He can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Golden State's next game Saturday versus the Pistons.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Iffy to return Thursday
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Podziemski is questionable to return during Thursday's game against Brooklyn due to back soreness, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Podziemski asked to be subbed out just 44 seconds into the opening quarter, grabbing at his back while he walked to the locker room. If the 22-year-old guard is unable to return, Buddy Hield could be thrust into a larger role for the rest of the contest.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Exits Thursday's game
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Podziemski headed to the locker room after sustaining an apparent back injury in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Nets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski subbed out of the game just 44 seconds into the opening quarter, and he grabbed at his lower back while he made his way to the locker room. The Warriors will assess him in the locker room before providing an update on his status later in the evening.
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Warriors' Brandin Podziemski: Headed to locker room
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Podziemski was spotted limping to the locker room due to an apparent right knee injury suffered during Monday's game against the Hornets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Podziemski departed with 8:07 remaining in the third quarter and was grabbing at his right knee following a shot attempt, per Slater. Buddy Hield and Gary Payton would get more looks if Podziemski is unable to return.
