The Golden State Warriors will be without veteran center Al Horford for Monday night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. Horford is being managed due to a left toe injury, according to the NBA’s official injury report.

Warriors Frontcourt Adjustments

Horford’s absence comes alongside the continued absence of Kristaps Porziņģis, who is sidelined due to illness management. This leaves the Warriors thin in the frontcourt, placing increased responsibility on Draymond Green.

The Warriors will need Green to anchor the interior as they navigate a tightly packed Western Conference playoff race.

Recent Performance

Horford recently logged 29 minutes in Saturday night’s 104-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with four points, five rebounds, four assists, and one block. Prior to that, he had recorded back-to-back 17-point outings against the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Green Expected to Return

Despite recent absences, the Warriors are anticipating the return of Draymond Green on Monday against the Washington Wizards. Coach Steve Kerr also expects both Kristaps Porziņģis and De’Anthony Melton to return to the lineup.

Al Horford’s Season Stats

• Points per game: 8.4
• Rebounds per game: 5.1
• Assists per game: 2.7
• Blocks per game: 1.2

Porziņģis’s Progress

Porziņģis had recently begun working his way into the Warriors’ rotation before being sidelined.

Draymond Green’s Recent Form

Green has averaged 9.6 points, 6.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds and one steal per game in his last five appearances.