Although Steph Curry returned to the starting lineup after a five-game absence, the Golden State Warriors were still missing a key contributor against the Chicago Bulls on Monday evening at Chase Center.
While Curry was cleared to return for Golden State’s 116-102 victory over Chicago, Eric Paschall was sidelined for the game with a wrist injury. Following a pair of off days, Paschall’s injury is set to keep him out for the start of Golden State’s upcoming three-game road swing.
After missing practice on Wednesday, the Warriors have ruled Paschall out for Thursday’s contest against the Miami Heat.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
Eric Paschall is out tomorrow against the Heat. Second straight missed game with left wrist soreness. Issue popped up at shootaround on Monday.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 31, 2021
Despite missing some time in the league’s health and safety protocol since the All-Star break, Paschall has played a key role in Golden State’s second unit in his sophomore season. The 2020 All-Rookie team forward is averaging 9.5 points on 49.6% shooting from the field with 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.2 minutes off the bench this season.
Without Paschall, the Warriors will need to lean on Jordan Poole, Nico Mannion and Kent Bazemore for scoring off the bench. On Monday, Bazemore led Golden State’s second unit with nine points on 4-of-4 shooting in 17 minutes.
Golden State will open a three-game road trip on Thursday at 5 p.m. PT in Miami.
