The Golden State Warriors enter tonight’s home date with the Detroit Pistons with clarity at the top and questions down the roster. Tip is set for 10:00 ET, and the biggest headline is simple: Stephen Curry is available and expected to start. Around him, though, head coach Steve Kerr will be juggling absences that shape the rotation, the pace, and the shot chart.

On the other side, Detroit’s most notable update is the absence of Caris LeVert due to illness and a cautious note on Cade Cunningham, who has been linked to right hip soreness. The official NBA PDFs have been light on Pistons detail today, but the broad picture is in focus: Detroit could be short on creation if Cade is limited and LeVert sits.

Warriors injury report: Curry in, key wings sidelined

Golden State will be without several rotation pieces:

• Jimmy Butler III — out for the season after tearing his ACL against Miami. It’s a huge blow to scoring and leadership.
• Jonathan Kuminga — out with a bruised bone in his left knee.
• Seth Curry — out with a sciatic nerve issue.
• L.J. Cryer — out due to a hamstring injury.
• Gui Santos — listed as probable or questionable with a right calf contusion.

The headline remains the health of Stephen Curry, who is set to go. He enters averaging 23.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, with 3.6 threes made. With Butler III and Kuminga both out, Curry’s gravity will matter even more in early actions, especially in the first and third quarters when he typically sets the tone.

“Curry is in, but who drives the rim without Butler and Kuminga?”

Pistons updates: LeVert out; Cade’s hip soreness noted

Detroit’s sheet is shorter but still significant. Caris LeVert will miss the game due to illness, which removes a secondary shot creator and a steady wing spacer. As for Cade Cunningham, a widely shared note reads: “Cade Cunningham right hip soreness. — Pistons Talk (@Pistons__Talk) January 30, 2026.”

While the Pistons’ official entry was not posted in the league’s afternoon PDFs, the concern is simple: if Cade’s hip is sore, his change of pace and lift may be impacted. Cade is the engine of Detroit’s offense at 19.5 points and 8.9 assists per game. Every drive he makes pulls a second defender; every skip pass he throws tilts a defense. If he is limited, the Pistons will need more from the interior and their cutters.

“If Cade isn’t 100%, Duren has to own the paint or this gets away fast.”

Numbers to know: who steps up on each side?

For Golden State, the supporting cast must fill the gaps:

• Brandin Podziemski: 12.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.4 threes. He brings poise, good spacing, and smart cuts. Expect him to touch the ball early in sets to ease pressure off Curry.
• Draymond Green: 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists. The passing hub and defensive voice. He will screen, short roll, and find shooters.
• Moses Moody: 11.3 points with 2.4 threes per game. His quick release gives the Warriors a needed catch-and-shoot threat with Seth Curry out.

For Detroit, the spine of the team remains the same:

• Jalen Duren: 14.1 points, 8.1 rebounds. He is the rim target and the rebounding answer when shots miss.
• Ausar Thompson: 9.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.0 steals. A rangy wing who can blow up passing lanes and turn defense into fast breaks.
• Isaiah Stewart: 9.5 points, 1.8 blocks. Physical interior presence who can step out and challenge shooters.
• Duncan Robinson: 11.3 points, 2.7 made threes. If he’s in rhythm, Detroit’s half-court spacing improves in a hurry.

Recent form: Warriors’ 140-point burst vs Jazz

Golden State rides in on the back of a 140-124 win over the Utah Jazz. Curry had 27 points on 7-of-14 shooting, the kind of balanced night that lets the Warriors keep tempo without overextending minutes. That matters with the injury load they are carrying tonight.

In games like this, where multiple wings are out, the Warriors often lean on ball movement and quick decisions. Draymond’s playmaking, Podziemski’s timing, and Moody’s shot-ready stance can all carry stretches. The task is simple: replace drive-and-foul attempts that Butler III and Kuminga usually generate with clean threes and back cuts.

“This feels like a Podziemski game — steady, simple reads, loud threes.”

Matchups and the margin for error

Paint vs. Perimeter: Detroit’s path is inside-out. Duren and Stewart can create second chances. Golden State must gang rebound — it cannot be just Draymond. On the perimeter, Curry’s off-ball movement will test Detroit’s focus for 24 seconds at a time.

Turnovers: Ausar Thompson’s 2.0 steals per game underline Detroit’s ability to flip plays. The Warriors need to keep live-ball turnovers low to avoid giving up easy points to a team that thrives in the open floor.

Depth minutes: With Butler III, Kuminga, Seth Curry, and Cryer out, bench trust gets tested. Expect Kerr to lean into lineups that value spacing plus decision-making. For Detroit, LeVert’s absence puts more on hot-hand shooters to carry non-Cade minutes, especially if he is managed due to the hip.

What it means at tip-off

The Warriors have the best player on the floor in Curry, and he is healthy. That is the starting point. They will need to defend without fouling, finish possessions with rebounds, and let the ball find the open man. If the threes fall for Moody and Podziemski, Golden State can buffer the missing drives from Butler III and Kuminga.

The Pistons’ outlook narrows to Cade’s comfort level and the frontcourt pressure. If Cade is moving well, Detroit will generate good looks and get to its spots. If his hip slows him, the Pistons will need Duren’s rolls and Robinson’s spacing to keep pace. With LeVert out, every extra pass matters.

Stat snapshot: leaders to watch

• Stephen Curry: 23.1 PTS, 5.2 AST, 3.6 3PM
• Brandin Podziemski: 12.0 PTS, 4.7 REB, 3.9 AST
• Moses Moody: 11.3 PTS, 2.4 3PM
• Cade Cunningham: 19.5 PTS, 8.9 AST
• Jalen Duren: 14.1 PTS, 8.1 REB
• Ausar Thompson: 2.0 STL, 0.9 BLK impact

Bottom line

Golden State’s plan is straightforward: ride Curry’s shot-making, trust the pass, and make Detroit shoot over the top after one-and-done possessions. Detroit’s plan is equally clear: test the paint with Duren and Stewart, let Cade steer the half-court if he’s comfortable, and hope the perimeter shooting pops without LeVert.

It is a game decided in the details — screens set deeper, rebounds dug out in traffic, and the next man up keeping a hand ready behind the arc. If the Warriors win the three-point math and survive the glass, the injuries may not tell the story. If the Pistons control the lane and Cade’s hip holds up, this can be a grind late. Tip at 10:00 ET will tell us how much each team has in the tank tonight.