Kuminga played his first minutes alongside Jimmy Butler late in the first half, entering with the Warriors up 20. The group — perhaps the Warriors’ closing lineup — fizzled into halftime along with another combination that replaced it. The Warriors ceded a 17-4 run to end the second quarter.

John Dickinson of KNBR in San Francisco wrote on Twitter/X, "Steve Kerr said he’s, 'hopeful later this week at some point' both Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga could return. Warriors have two days off after tonight before playing Sacramento Thursday, Knicks Saturday and then Denver/Milwaukee next Monday/Tuesday."

The Golden State Warriors have resurged since the arrival of Jimmy Butler. Their strong performances have led NBA experts to consider them clear title contenders. After the game, Steve Kerr addressed the media and made the franchise’s short-term goal clear with a decisive statement.