2 players to watch as Warriors begin seven-game homestand

Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Warriors are coming off a four-game road trip where they went 1-3 and found out they will be with Draymond Green for at least the next two weeks with a calf injury.

Stephen Curry has also missed time with a hand injury, so the injury bug has officially hit Golden State about two weeks after they had to deal with several players being out in the league’s health and safety protocols.

The injury-plagued Golden State Warriors will begin a seven-game homestand on Tuesday as they take on the Detroit Pistons.

The Dubs still sit in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 31-12, but they now sit 2.5 games behind the Suns for first place. This homestand starts soft for the Warriors as they face the Pistons, Pacers, and Rockets.

But, to finish the homestand, they welcome in the likes of the Jazz, Mavericks, and Nets. These games will be a great test for a team missing their defensive anchor in Green.

I think the Warriors have to go at least 5-2 over the next seven games to keep pace with the Suns and continue to hold off Utah and Memphis. This is a great chance to continue stacking up wins at the Chase Center, and they must take advantage.

Without further ado, here are a few players to keep an eye on over the next seven games.

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