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The New York Knicks continue their West Coast trip with a difficult matchup against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, but they arrive severely hampered by injuries Knicks vs. Warriors.

Despite holding a solid 25–15 record, New York has been hit hard at an inopportune moment. Golden State, meanwhile, has been dominant on its home floor, posting a 14–6 record in San Francisco and regularly taking advantage of teams dealing with adversity.

New York’s situation is especially concerning. Jalen Brunson will miss the game due to an ankle sprain suffered in the loss to Sacramento. Mitchell Robinson remains sidelined with lingering ankle problems, and Landry Shamet is listed as questionable because of a shoulder issue. Losing a primary ball-handler, their top interior defender, and a rotation wing severely limits the Knicks’ options.

On the other side, the Warriors are healthy where it matters most. Stephen Curry is playing at an elite level, while Draymond Green continues to anchor the team on both offense and defense. Although the Knicks may compete, the matchup sets up as a challenging night Knicks vs. Warriors.

Jeremy Bremer’s Take

New York hasn’t been performing at its highest level recently, but this contest still presents a chance to respond against a dangerous Warriors team led by Curry. Golden State consistently looks sharper at home, which complicates things for road opponents. Brunson’s ankle injury looms large, even if he were to suit up. The Knicks should battle, but Bremer believes Golden State ultimately comes out on top.

Henry Brown’s Prediction: Knicks vs. Warriors

The Knicks vs. Warriors stumbled out of the gate on their West Coast swing, falling into Sacramento’s trap earlier this week. That loss required heavy minutes and production from the starters, along with Brunson exiting early due to injury. Facing Golden State on the second night of a back-to-back could be problematic, especially given how New York has struggled when short-handed this season.

That said, Brown sees an upset brewing. He points to Golden State’s inconsistency and notes that the Knicks have shown an ability to play looser without Brunson initiating the offense. Expect strong performances from Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, or OG Anunoby, leading to a narrow 117–112 Knicks victory.

Kenneth Teape’s Outlook

New York finds itself in a brutal spot: the final game of a four-game road trip, played on consecutive nights, with Brunson potentially unavailable after injuring his ankle against Sacramento. Compounding the challenge, they face a Warriors team that has won three of its last four games.

Teape views this as a prime opportunity for Karl-Anthony Towns to make a statement. After receiving criticism from head coach Mike Brown following the Kings loss, Towns responds with a strong showing, guiding the Knicks to a gritty 117–111 win.

Jayesh Pagar’s Breakdown

Pagar sees the Knicks heading into a nightmare scenario at Chase Center. With Brunson and Robinson out and Shamet questionable, New York is severely undermanned against a Warriors squad that thrives at home.

Miles McBride is expected to handle point guard duties, but Pagar questions his ability to manage Golden State’s aggressive defensive pressure. Without Brunson orchestrating pick-and-rolls, the Knicks’ offense stagnates. The absence of Robinson also strips away rim protection, forcing Karl-Anthony Towns into difficult defensive coverages that Curry exploits with ease.

Golden State’s pace, rebounding edge, and transition offense prove decisive. With Curry and Green dictating the flow and Chase Center acting as a fortress, the Knicks’ effort won’t be enough to overcome the talent deficit.

Final score prediction: Warriors 118, Knicks 107