Injury Report: Gary Payton II (illness) questionable for Game 7 vs. Rockets

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Prior to Game 6 against the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors made a change to the starting lineup on Friday night. The Warriors added Gary Payton II to the starting lineup, with Brandin Podziemski moving to the bench.

Heading into Game 7, Steve Kerr could have to make another change with his new starter listed as questionable for Sunday's contest.

Payton II is listed on the injury report for Game 7 with an illness.

Warriors wrapping shootaround at Toyota Center, where they’re 2.5-point underdogs tonight against the Houston Rockets in the decisive Game 7 of their first-round matchup. Gary Payton II (illness) questionable for Golden State: pic.twitter.com/tqZ3Q1e717

— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) May 4, 2025

In six games against the Rockets in the first round, Payton II is averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16 minutes per contest. In his start in Game 6, Payton II notched five points on 2-of-5 shooting from the field with three boards, a steal and an assist in 20 minutes.

If Payton II is unable to play in Game 7, Kerr could place Podziemski or Moses Moody back into the starting lineup against the Rockets on Sunday.

Game 7 is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. PT on Sunday in Houston.

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