Golde State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors (Image via Getty) The Golden State Warriors visit the Toronto Raptors on December 28, 2025, at Scotiabank Arena in a game shaped by injuries and rotation questions. Both teams come in short-handed, which puts more pressure on the players who are available to carry the load.Golden State is trying to build consistency on the road, while Toronto looks to stop a tough run at home. The focus is on Stephen Curry’s shooting and Scottie Barnes’ all-around play, but this matchup may come down to who handles gaps in the lineup better over four quarters.
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Injury report and lineup concerns (December 28, 2025)
The Golden State Warriors are missing key backcourt pieces, limiting their depth. Toronto Raptors are without its starting center, which affects rebounding and interior defense. Several rotation players on both sides remain uncertain heading into tip-off.TeamPlayerStatusInjury Warriors De’Anthony Melton Out Left knee Warriors Seth Curry Out Thigh/sciatic Warriors Brandin Podziemski Probable Abdominal Warriors Jonathan Kuminga Questionable Illness Raptors Jakob Poeltl Out Back Raptors RJ Barrett Questionable Knee Raptors Collin Murray-Boyles Questionable Illness
Where and how to watch Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors (December 28, 2025)
The game tips off at 8:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). It will be available on NBA League Pass and national TV depending on local restrictions. Golden State Warriors broadcasts run through NBC Sports Bay Area and 95.7 The Game radio. Toronto Raptors coverage is on TSN and Sportsnet. Fans attending the game can still find tickets through major resale platforms.
Players to watch closely in tonight’s Warriors vs Raptors game
Stephen Curry leads Golden State with 24.5 points per game and remains the main scoring option, especially with the backcourt thinned out. Brandin Podziemski is expected to play and adds 14.5 points per game if available.For Toronto, Immanuel Quickley has taken on more responsibility, averaging 21.5 points and 6.4 assists. Scottie Barnes continues to anchor the team with 20.5 points and six rebounds per game, handling scoring, defense, and playmaking duties.
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors Matchup outlook (December 28, 2025)
Golden State Warriors allow 112.4 points per game, ranking among the league’s better defensive teams, and is coming off a 126-116 win over Dallas. Toronto moves the ball well, ranking top five in assists at 29.3 per game, but has lost five straight at home and now plays without Jakob Poeltl in the middle.Rebounding projects to favor the Warriors, with an expected edge of 45.4 to 40.1. That difference could matter late if the game stays close.
Warriors vs Raptors Prediction (December 28, 2025)
Toronto should stay competitive early, but Golden State’s defense and late-game shot-making give them the edge. The Warriors are projected to win 118–110, with the pace and recent scoring trends pointing toward a higher total.