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Nov 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to score as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to score as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Dallas Mavericks will be taking on the Golden State Warriors soon in a match that promises a lot for NBA fans. The highly flying Mavs led by Luka Doncic are currently 4th in the Western Conference while the Warriors led by Stephen Curry are 8th in their conference. Many fans are looking forward to the matchup between Curry and Doncic and for good reason. The two have had great rivalries on the court and things got heated during the Western Conference finals last season.
Fans might be in for a shocking new update. According to sources, key players for the Warriors might miss the match and the players in question are no ordinary stars. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Curry are the players who are questionable in the crucial matchup. This shocking new update has disappointed many fans on Twitter.
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Latest injury updates for Stephen Curry and others leaves NBA fans rattled
Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry are arguably two of the most entertaining players in the league. A feisty matchup between the two was scheduled for the 5th of February but it might all go down in vain.
According to sources, Green is questionable with issues in his right calf. Additionally, both Klay Thompson and Steph Curry are also questionable for the game. This leaves a thin Warriors squad to fend off the threat posed by the Mavs.
With this latest update, Warriors fans on Twitter have gone into a meltdown. Here’s what they had to say.
Lol this team is taking a season off, they will come back next yr to do the last dance cause Dray will be gone after next season, Klay already giving us heads up.
— Lieu247 (@lieu247) February 4, 2023
Let’s just tank bro, we might get a lottery pick to make up for the garbage we’ve drafted in past years
— Unbiased (@Hoopinground) February 3, 2023
surely we dont need him against a luka less wood less and dinwiddie less mavs team right
— Union (@Un1onIsHere) February 3, 2023
Lol. There’s time to tank for victor
— LFC Steph🇰🇳 (@GSOAT30) February 3, 2023
Whoever doesn’t see the writing on the wall for this season is not trying to look at all.
— Jay Ci 415 (@jay_ci_415) February 3, 2023
As the aforementioned reactions suggest, the Warriors fanbase is certainly not keeping their hopes high for this season. Interestingly, some fans also suggested tanking and sacrificing the season in order to draft basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama.
Dallas Mavericks missing key players on the court
It is not only the Warriors who are struggling with injuries before their game. The Mavs have some significant absentees in the form of Luka Doncic and Christian Wood.
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Doncic will not be playing against the Warriors owing to a heel injury. However, he might rejoin the team on their five-game road trip. Additionally, Wood has injured his thumb and is ruled out against the Warriors. With so many big names missing out on the action, the bench players and the rest of the squad have a huge task in their hands.
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What are your predictions for the Warriors this season? Let us know in the comments down below.
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