The Golden State Warriors got off to a fast start to begin the 2024-25 season, as they demolished the Portland Trail Blazers 140-103 in their opening game. In just 25 minutes of play, Stephen Curry registered 17 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, a near triple-double in his first game of the season, as Draymond Green held things together on both ends as the leader of the team. However, both veterans found themselves on the injury report ahead of Friday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

While Golden State is likely to monitor minutes for their two stars early on in the season, the appearances of Green and Curry on the injury report have sparked the question: Are Steph Curry and Draymond Green playing against the Jazz on Friday night?

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green injury status vs. Jazz

Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) and power forward Draymond Green (23) celebrate during the second half against the Portland Trailblazers at Moda Center
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As of Friday morning, both Curry and Green found themselves on the team's injury report. Whereas Curry is listed as questionable to play against Utah due to what the team is calling a “right hip contusion,” Green is also listed as questionable with a left knee contusion.

The good news for Golden State is that both players have been upgraded to available and they will be playing against the Jazz in the second game of the season. This was expected, especially since neither player left the Warriors' first game of the season with an injury.

It is also worth noting that De'Anthony Melton, whom the team listed as questionable entering the day with a right chest contusion, has been upgraded to probable.

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In their season opener against the Trail Blazers, the Warriors controlled the pace of play from start to finish. After being tied 21-21 after the first quarter, the Warriors went on a 15-5 run in the second quarter and never looked back. Seven different players scored at least 10 points for the Dubs in this one, as Buddy Hield led all scorers with 22 points on 5-of-7 shooting from three-point range off the bench.

Depth is the key strength of the Warriors, which is why head coach Steve Kerr is excited about this season and the different rotations he can tinker with.

“We’re gonna do it. I’ve never played 12 before, but we’re gonna do it,” Kerr said after Wednesday's victory. “It’s not easy. It’s not easy on anybody. But we just have to trust from one night to the next we’re gonna find combinations that really work, and the guys have to understand that some night’s their night, some night’s not, and that’s okay as long as we continue to play together and play hard.”

When the Warriors were at their peak, their mantra was “Strength in Numbers.”

Well, this organization finally has numbers again, which is why they have a chance to shock many and be real threats once again in the Western Conference. A 2-0 start to the season would simply back up this line of thinking, and the Warriors will be favorites on the road against the Jazz with Curry and Green available.

As the Warriors resume action on Friday night, they will do so with the intention of remaining undefeated early on in the new season with their two stars leading the way.