The Golden State Warriors make their way to Sacramento tonight to take on the Kings. The Warriors squeezed a win over the Thunder at home, but it’s these two final games that decide where they end up. Getting Andrew Wiggins back with the team was a huge boost, but Klay Thompson scared the whole fanbase with a back issue.
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While they might have won against the Thunder, their real test starts tonight, as they visit their North Cal neighbors. The Kings have locked themselves a playoff berth, as well as the Pacific Division Title. On the other hand, the Warriors can end up anywhere from the 5th seed to the 8th seed.
Tonight’s game is a must-win for the defending champions, and the team knows it. So do the fans. They all are wondering about the status of the team’s stars.
Warriors release an update on Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson
The Warriors fans can breathe a sigh of relief. There is nothing serious about Klay Thompson’s back, and he is expected to suit up with the team tonight.
Klay Thompson’s back soreness is fine, Kerr says. He practiced fully today.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) April 6, 2023
At the same time, Andrew Wiggins is working his way back to playing with the team. He practiced with the team and the Warriors are looking to ramp him back to speed.
Andrew Wiggins participated in the Warriors scrimmage on Thursday
He spent time after practice getting work in Jama Mahlalela. The Dubs are known for their slow ramp ups, always based off sports science/being cautious, but Kerr acknowledged they’ll look to expedite this process pic.twitter.com/oxPFELnzXR
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) April 6, 2023
However, they did inform us that Wiggins will not play with the team for the final two regular season games.
The decision to sit Wiggins GSW’s final two games was made yesterday.
Kerr said if this was for the regular season, they’d give Wiggins a few weeks to ramo up. Since they don’t have that time, they’re trying to do it as quick as possible, while keeping Wiggins safe.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) April 6, 2023
Hopefully, Wigs is good to go at the start of the playoffs. Even though he isn’t suiting up with the team, the impact he brings by just being there is clearly visible.
