- Kristaps Porzingis did not travel with the Warriors for their upcoming road trip, indicating he will miss at least the next two games due to illness.
- The Warriors were planning to increase Porzingis' minutes, but his sudden illness derailed those plans, further complicating their frontcourt rotation.
- With Porzingis out, the Warriors turned to veteran Al Horford, who delivered a strong performance with 22 points and 6 three-pointers in the team's win over the Nuggets.
- The Warriors will continue to rely on Horford's experience and shooting until Porzingis returns, as they adapt to the challenges of the season.