The Golden State Warriors are at home on Friday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an interconference matchup.
Golden State enters Friday’s game with a 35-38 record after defeating the Brooklyn Nets at home on Wednesday night.
Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos (15)Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
(Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images)
In Wednesday’s victory over the Nets, Gui Santos led the way for the Warriors as he recorded 31 points and three rebounds while Brandin Podziemski added 22 points, six rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Golden State will try to grab another victory at home on Friday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Friday’s contest with a 17-55 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road on Wednesday night.
Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese (15)Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
(Russell Lansford-Imagn Images)
Julian Reese led the way for the Wizards in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 26 points and 17 rebounds while Will Riley recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Trae Young, Alex Sarr Play?
For the Wizards, they have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Trae Young and Alex Sarr.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3)© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images


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Washington has ruled out Young due to low back pain and a right quad contusion as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest and there is still no timetable for his return.
The Wizards have also ruled out Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore as they all continue to recover from injuries while D’Angelo Russell remains away from the team.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
(© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images)
Sarr has been listed as questionable due to left big toe capsulitis and he is in danger of missing his third straight game while Tre Johnson is questionable with a right foot sprain.
Bilal Coulibaly has also been listed as questionable due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis while Tristan Vukcevic is questionable with low back tightness.
Warriors Injury Report: Will Stephen Curry, Al Horford Play?
On the other side, the Warriors have six players listed on their injury report, including both Stephen Curry and Al Horford.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) © Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
(© Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
Golden State has ruled out Curry due to right patellofemoral pain syndrome that has sidelined him since Feb. 3.
The Warriors have also ruled out Horford due to a right soleus strain as he will miss his eighth straight game.
Golden State Warriors center-forward Al Horford (20)Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
(Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
Quinten Post has been ruled out due to right foot injury management while Seth Curry remains sidelined while recovering from a left adductor strain.
Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody have also been ruled out as they are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Warriors from the Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.