Gary Payton II Misses Fourth Straight Game
2 days agoGolden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) will not play against Philadelphia on Thursday, missing his fourth consecutive contest. Payton II suffered a mild calf strain against the Lakers on Christmas Day, and there was initially hope that he could return to action in one week. However, the defensive specialist hasn't been cleared to play. With Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) also out and Kyle Anderson (illness) questionable, Moses Moody and Buddy Hield figure to carry a heavier workload. Moody is coming off one of his best performances of the season, finishing Monday's matchup against Cleveland with 19 points. Hield can be a scoring machine but has struggled recently.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report