The final injury report is in for Warriors vs. Raptors, and it will shape everything about tonight’s matchup at Chase Center. Golden State is reeling after Jimmy Butler III’s season-ending ACL tear, while Toronto arrives shorthanded too, ruling out multiple rotation pieces. With stars sitting and others on the bubble, this game will test depth, focus, and coaching on both sides.

Head coach Steve Kerr has signaled optimism that Draymond Green will play through a sore ankle, and there’s hope that wing Gui Santos returns. On the other side, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl are among several Raptors ruled out, putting more on Scottie Barnes and the playmakers around him.

Final Injury Report — Golden State Warriors

• Jimmy Butler III: Out — right knee ACL tear (out for the season)
• Seth Curry: Out — sciatic nerve irritation
• Al Horford: Out — left toe injury management
• Draymond Green: Questionable — right ankle sprain (expected to play)
• Gui Santos: Questionable — left ankle sprain (hopeful to return)

Final Injury Report — Toronto Raptors

• RJ Barrett: Out — left ankle sprain
• Collin Murray-Boyles: Out — left thumb contusion
• Jakob Poeltl: Out — lower back strain
• Ja’Kobe Walter: Out — right hip pointer
• Chucky Hepburn: Out — G League Two-Way assignment

“With Butler out, this becomes a ‘find-a-way’ game for the Warriors’ role players.”

How the injuries shape Golden State’s plan

Butler’s absence changes the Warriors’ identity. Before the injury, he was giving 18.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He was a late-game closer and a wing defender who could guard the top option. Now, Golden State must create that toughness by committee.

Stephen Curry’s load was already heavy. He enters at 24.3 points per game with 5.5 assists. Expect more pick-and-rolls to free him and more off-ball screens to find clean looks. Spacing becomes critical because Seth Curry is out, and that removes another elite shooter from the floor.

Brandin Podziemski’s all-around game (12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists) becomes even more valuable. He can be a connector, push the pace, and attack gaps. If Draymond Green plays, he becomes the fulcrum on both ends: quarterback on offense, communicator on defense. His presence helps cover for Al Horford’s absence too, which otherwise shrinks the Warriors’ frontcourt size and experience.

Keep an eye on Gui Santos. If he’s active, even for short stints, his energy on the wing and willingness to cut can juice second units that need easy points.

How the injuries shape Toronto’s plan

Toronto’s board looks thin, but there is still real power at the top. Scottie Barnes is the engine at 18.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. With RJ Barrett out, Barnes should see more touches as a scorer and handler, especially to kick out to shooters after drives.

Jakob Poeltl’s absence is a big one. He anchors the paint on both ends, and without him, the Raptors may need to scrap for rebounds and rotate faster at the rim. Expect small-ball stretches and more switching if Golden State downsizes.

Scoring on the wing matters. Brandon Ingram’s 20.7 points per game this season signal a proven bucket-getter who can break set defenses with mid-range shots and drives. If the ball finds him early, he can settle the half-court and draw doubles that free teammates.

“If Barnes controls the glass and tempo, the Raptors can steal the math even short-handed.”

Numbers to watch: Curry, Barnes, Podziemski and more

• Stephen Curry: 24.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 5.5 apg — efficiency and range still bend defenses.
• Scottie Barnes: 18.0 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 5.4 apg — two-way impact, rebounding and playmaking.
• Brandin Podziemski: 12.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 3.7 apg — glue guy who fills gaps.
• Brandon Ingram: 20.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 3.4 apg — steady scoring on the wing.
• Jimmy Butler III (pre-injury): 18.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.3 apg — his loss reshapes late-game options.

Matchup keys and X-factors

• Glass battle: With Poeltl out and Horford out, second-chance points could swing the night. Which team wins the hustle plays?
• Turnovers: Green’s playmaking (if active) lowers Warriors mistakes. Barnes can punish live-ball turnovers in transition.
• Three-point variance: Golden State needs volume and quality looks without Seth Curry. Toronto must chase shooters off the line and live with contested twos.
• Pace control: Warriors want organized chaos with Curry flying off screens. Raptors can slow it down to leverage Barnes’ reads and mismatches.
• Bench minutes: Santos’ energy (if cleared) and next-man-up wings for Toronto will determine the middle quarters.
• Late-game creation: Without Butler, who closes for Golden State? Curry is option one, but the Raptors will test that with traps and length.

“This feels like a ‘details’ game: rebounding, screens, extra passes — the little things win it.”

Outlook

On paper, the Warriors have home-court edge and the best shooter on the floor. But the injury lists even things out in unexpected ways. Golden State must replace Butler’s toughness, Horford’s steadying voice, and Seth’s spacing with crisp ball movement and trust. If Green suits up, his defense and screening are the glue that holds the scheme together.

Toronto will ask Barnes to be everywhere — rebound, initiate, defend — and hope that the wings hit open shots. Without Poeltl, boxing out and team defense at the rim must be sharp. Ingram’s scoring can relieve pressure if he gets to his spots early.

Both teams have reasons to believe. For the Warriors, it’s Curry’s gravity and a system built to generate good looks. For the Raptors, it’s Barnes’ rise and the power of a group that leans into effort and pace. The margins will be slim. The team that wins the glass and keeps composure in the fourth quarter should walk out with the result.

One thing is certain: the next-man-up theme is not just talk tonight — it’s the whole game plan.