On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-110 after a fierce battle, but young forward Jonathan Kuminga missed his 30th consecutive game at Chase Centre. Kuminga sustained a serious ankle sprain against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 4 and has been sidelined for more than two months. The former seventh overall choice keeps getting delayed as he and the Warriors wait for him to be fully recovered, despite early predictions that he may return in early to mid-February.
Jonathan Kuminga could return for the Warriors on Thursday
Steve Kerr did provide a positive update on Kuminga’s progress on Saturday, with the head coach suggesting that the talented forward should return soon after another significant scrimmage.
If that does eventuate, Kuminga will be thrown straight into the fire against a direct and close divisional rival who’s also battling for a playoff spot. The Kings have hit some form following the All-Star break, having won four of their last five games since they were obliterated by the Warriors 132-108 on February 21.
Every game between now and the end of the season is important, but even more so when it comes against a team directly behind you in the standings. Golden State retain hold of the sixth-seed, yet there’s just two games between them and the ninth-seed Sacramento.
