Game 65 thread: Warriors vs Bulls, 7pm PT. Instant redemption time plus more Porzingis

The return of Porzingis and Will (and Al). Steph, Seth, Moses are out.

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GAME DETAILS

WHO: Golden State Warriors (32-32) vs Chicago Bulls (26-38)

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th 2026; 7pm PDT

WATCH: NBCSBA

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Injury Report

• Available: Will Richard, Kristaps Porzingis

• Questionable: Draymond Green, De’Anthony Melton (plan was to play 20 min), Quinten Post.

• OUT: Seth Curry, Moses Moody

Here is a quick reminder of the fire power that’s been out of the lineup, sorted by Total EPM. It’s amazing Kerr has squeaked out some wins despite missing his top 5 players.

• Stephen Curry +6.1 -0.9 +5.2, OUT

• Jimmy Butler III +3.1 +1.3 +4.4, OUT FOR SEASON

• De’Anthony Melton +1.8 +1.5 +3.3, RESTRICTED

• Kristaps Porziņģis +2.0 +0.9 +2.9, RESTRICTED & NO ONE KNOWS ANYTHING

• Moses Moody +0.3 +1.5 +1.8, OUT

• Gui Santos +0.8 +0.7 +1.4,

• Gary Payton II +0.0 +1.1 +1.1,

• Brandin Podziemski -0.4 +1.6 +1.1,

• Al Horford +0.2 +0.1 +0.3, RESTRICTED

• Quinten Post -0.1 +0.2 +0.0,

• Will Richard -1.2 +1.0 -0.2, OUT but maybe back

• LJ Cryer +0.4 -0.8 -0.4,

• Draymond Green -1.9 +1.2 -0.7,

• Pat Spencer -1.0 -0.5 -1.5,

• Seth Curry -1.0 -0.8 -1.7, OUT but maybe RESTRICTED

• Nate Williams -2.0 -0.3 -2.3,

• Malevy Leons -2.6 -0.8 -3.5

Prediction

I think post-Steph, I think it’s most likely that GSW ends up like MIA. A well-run, hardworking team with a good culture that is on the edge of contention. That’s the best that a good organization can get you: to be in position to take advantage of luck. Then you might make some overachieving runs that fall short with a star like Jimmy Butler. Or, once in a lifetime, you can luck into a proper superstar and be a perennial contender again.

Contrary to many people, I think the front office has been between good and great. Yes, they had some big stinkers but a lot of hits too. As recently as last year, GSW had a legit shot to go all the way before Steph’s hammy. Arguably, GSW had another good run lined up this year before Steph and Jimmy’s injuries. That’s pretty great stuff in a league with all the rules designed to destroy dynasties.

People who think the ownership and front office stink need to look at some actual bad FO and coaching, like what’s happening in SAC recently or GSW between 1991 and 2012.

Prediction for the Game

Oh, you mean prediction for the game? Of course, the Warriors win.