Warriors host Raptors in non-conference matchup

The Golden State Warriors will host the Toronto Raptors in a non-conference NBA game on Thursday at 10 p.m. EDT in San Francisco. The Warriors have a strong record at home, winning 22 out of 36 games. They also have a balanced record of 5-5 in close games decided by three points or less. In contrast, the Raptors have struggled on the road, winning only 8 of 33 games. Toronto excels in fast break scoring, averaging 17.9 points in those situations, led by RJ Barrett. The Raptors score an average of 110.6 points per game, while the Warriors average 113.3 points. Key players in the matchup include Draymond Green for the Warriors, averaging 9.2 points and 5.8 assists. Scottie Barnes leads the Raptors with 19.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. In their last ten games, the Warriors have a strong record of 7-2, while the Raptors have won 6 out of their last 10 games. Injury updates show that Stephen Curry will be resting for the Warriors. The Raptors will be without several players, including Ulrich Chomche, Brandon Ingram, and Gradey Dick, while RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl are day-to-day due to injuries.