The Golden State Warriors suffered a close 123-127 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their third NBA Cup group stage game. The team stands at a 9-9 record and is eyeing strong momentum ahead. In the meantime, their new veteran addition, AI Horford’s health status, brought a significant blow to the depth.

The Warriors secured Horford this summer, and the veteran became a key part of their success. His defensive approach elevates the team’s on-court presence, ensuring a seamless run. The 39-year-old played 12 games this season and averaged 5.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

According to the Warriors’ latest injury report, the veteran presence is out of the rotation due to a sciatica injury. “It’s now listed as right sciatic nerve irritation for Al Horford. Steve Kerr told r

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