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Injuries Sideline Stars as Raptors, Warriors Clash
21 Jan
Summary
- Raptors and Warriors enter with identical 25-19 records.
- Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury impacts Warriors.
- Both teams face significant injury concerns impacting lineups.
The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors are preparing for their second and final regular-season meeting on Tuesday at the Chase Center. Both teams enter the game with matching 25-19 records, placing the Raptors fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Warriors eighth in the Western Conference.
The Warriors have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL. This injury comes at a critical time as the team was gaining momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Injury reports reveal further challenges for both squads. The Raptors will be without several key players including Collin Murray-Boyles, R.J. Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Chucky Hepburn. Meanwhile, the Warriors will also be missing Seth Curry, with Draymond Green and Gui Santos probable despite ankle issues. De'Anthony Melton remains questionable.
Consequently, both teams will see changes in their starting lineups. The Raptors are set to start Sandro Mamukelashvili, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Ochai Agbaji. The Warriors' adjusted lineup will feature Steph Curry, Moses Moody, Draymond Green, Will Richard, and Quinten Post.
