Stephen Curry and Draymond Green’s Status vs Pistons Revealed Amid Warriors’ “Crisis of Confidence”

A two-timeline plan? The Warriors need to focus first on only one timeline, i.e. the present. On Monday, the Miami Heat rolled into town and added to Stephen Curry and Co’s misery. Just a day earlier, they got blown out by a Sacramento Kings squad missing key players. Watching the Warriors struggle like this feels surreal—it’s a jarring sight for fans who’ve grown accustomed to their dynasty years.

After falling to the Heat on Tuesday night, Steve Kerr didn’t hold back when addressing his team’s struggles. He admitted the Warriors are dealing with what he called a “crisis of confidence.” With injuries piling up and inconsistent play dragging them down, the frustration is real.

Next up, Golden State hits the road for a four-game stretch starting Thursday in Detroit against the Pistons. With a two-game skid already weighing on them, this trip feels like a make-or-break moment. Now they might have another problem.

The Warriors could be missing some key pieces when they face the Pistons on Thursday. Both Steph and Draymond Green are listed as questionable, with Green dealing with an ankle issue and Curry with his knee issue again. Deep into his 16th season, Steph has already been sidelined for several games.

The most recent one was during their January 4 victory against the Grizzlies. With the Warriors facing back-to-back games, the 4x champ is only expected to play in one of them. Stephen Curry has been averaging 22.8 points per game while playing 31.2 minutes per game. His shooting efficiency remains high, with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and a strong 42.3% from beyond the arc.

On the other hand, if Green can’t play, the Warriors will definitely feel it—both on offense and defense. This season, he’s been averaging 8.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. Dray’s playmaking is crucial, as he’s finished in the top five for assists at his position in 26 of 31 games. Without him, Golden State loses that spark in the offense, especially in terms of facilitating plays.

Let us take a look at the Warriors’ depth chart before this matchup.

Can the Warriors win if Stephen Curry doesn’t suit up?

The Warriors are really banged up heading into Thursday’s game against the Pistons, and they could be facing a serious roster shortage. Dennis Schroder is questionable with a hip contusion, and that’s a big deal for the backcourt. Without him, things could get pretty thin for Golden State as Curry’s participation is also in doubt.

Moses Moody’s also questionabledealing with a knee issue. He’s been pretty reliable off the bench this year, putting up 8.0 points and 1.8 rebounds while shooting nearly 45% from the field and a career-high 39.8% from three.

Then there’s Brandin Podziemski, who’s out again with a right abdominal strain, marking his sixth straight missed game. Gary Payton is slowly working his way back, having been cleared for individual workouts, but he won’t be available for this one. He’ll be reevaluated in a week.

Oh, and Jonathan Kuminga? He’s looking at at least two more weeks out after an MRI revealed a significant lateral right ankle sprain. With all these injuries piling up, it’s clear the Warriors will have to dig deep to stay competitive against the Pistons. It’s tough, but that’s the NBA grind.