The Golden State Warriors are at home on Saturday night as they host the Utah Jazz in a Western Conference matchup.
Golden State enters Saturday’s game with an 18-17 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
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Golden State Warriors center-forward Al Horford (20)Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Thunder, Al Horford led the way for the Warriors as he recorded 13 points and six rebounds off the bench while Will Richard added 13 points and five rebounds of his own.
Now Golden State will try to bounce back at home on Saturday as they face off against a struggling Jazz team.
On the other side, Utah enters Saturday’s contest with a 12-21 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Anderson (2)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Kyle Anderson led the way for the Jazz in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 22 points and eight rebounds off the bench while Brice Sensabaugh recorded 20 points and three rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George Play?
For the Jazz, they have six players listed on their injury report, including both Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George.
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen© Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
Utah has listed Markkanen as questionable due to a left knee contusion and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
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If Markkanen is sidelined once again on Saturday, Svi Mykhailiuk may be in line for an increased role.
The Jazz have also listed George as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive game.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
If George is sidelined, Isaiah Collier could draw another start in his place while Walter Clayton Jr. could continue to have an increased role off the bench.
Jusuf Nurkic has also been listed as questionable due to a toe sprain and if he is sidelined once again, Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start.
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Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30)Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Ace Bailey has been ruled out due to a left hip flexor strain while Walker Kessler and Georges Niang remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Warriors Injury Report, Will Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler Play?
On the other side, the Warriors have six players listed on their injury report, including both Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30)Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
Golden State has listed Curry as questionable due to an ankle injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
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The Warriors have also listed Butler as questionable with an illness that sidelined him in Friday’s loss.
Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10)© William Liang-Imagn Images
If both Curry and Butler are sidelined again on Saturday, Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody and Buddy Hield could all be in line for increased roles.
The Warriors have also listed Jonathan Kuminga as questionable with a back injury that he suffered ahead of Friday’s loss to the Thunder.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Al Horford and Seth Curry have been ruled out, though the Warriors did receive some positive news as both Draymond Green and De’Anthony Melton are off the injury report and will return against the Jazz after missing Friday’s game.
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Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Warriors and Jazz from the Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
