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The Golden State Warriors wrap up the second half of a home back-to-back with Sunday night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area.
The Golden State Warriors remain undefeated in the 2025 calendar year after beating the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, 121-113. With Stephen Curry sitting out the first game of the back-to-back, the Warriors turned to Andrew Wiggins to lead the charge. After a quiet first half with just two points, Wiggins exploded in the second, finishing with 24 points on the night. Head coach Steve Kerr credits the big night to a physical shove from Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane which appeared to ignite Wiggins, sparking his dominant performance.
Andrew Wiggins was sitting at two points on 1-for-6 shooting when Desmond Bane ran through him at the end of the first half.
— KNBR (@KNBR) January 5, 2025
Then Wiggins got mad and dropped 22 points in the second half and 18 in the 3rd quarter
"That bump definitely woke me up." pic.twitter.com/fFyZDYyTna
Curry is set to return for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings, but the Warriors will be without Jonathan Kuminga. The fourth-year forward suffered what Kerr described as a “significant” ankle sprain during Saturday’s game against Memphis.
Steve Kerr said Jonathan Kuminga's ankle sprain was "significant." It won't be a "day-to-day" injury. MRI and an update expected tomorrow. He will be out vs Kings and likely longer.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 5, 2025
Meanwhile, the Kings will also be shorthanded as All-Star point guard De’Aaron Fox sits out with a glute contusion after a hard fall in their own game against the Grizzlies on Friday.
De'Aaron Fox is out for the Kings tonight at Warriors. Took a hard fall late last game. Glute contusion. Steph Curry is expected to return after sitting last night. Keegan Murray is back for Sacramento after recent absence.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 5, 2025
Kuminga’s absence is a major blow for the Warriors. He was truly beginning to hit his stride as a key secondary scorer alongside Curry in recent games. In his place, veteran forward Kyle Anderson is expected to step up. Anderson logged 22 minutes against Memphis, showcasing his versatility with seven points, three rebounds, three assists, a steal, and two blocks. His steady play and defensive presence should make him a dependable option to fill the void left by Kuminga.
“Just working my ass off really. Obviously, I wanna be out there. I just be so angry I just go in the gym and work… Whenever your name is called, you go out there and hoop.”
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) January 5, 2025
Kyle Anderson on the key to staying ready when he’s not playing pic.twitter.com/g6RwUcaZHl
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Warriors: Stephen Curry, Dennis Schroder, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Trayce Jackson-Davis
Kings: Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis
Who: Golden State Warriors (18 - 16) vs. Sacramento Kings (16 - 19)
When: Sunday, January 5th, at 5:30 p.m. PT
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV)
