In the Warriors’ comeback win over the Clippers, Porzingis posted 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, two blocks and a steal in 28 minutes, though he appeared to favor the ankle late and left questions about his availability for Friday’s showdown.
Porzingis will test the ankle during shootaround and pregame warmups before a final determination is made. If healthy, his presence would provide the Warriors with needed scoring and rim protection as they navigate a tight turnaround.
Stephen Curry was cleared and delivered a dominant second-half performance versus the Clippers, finishing with 35 points and hitting the go-ahead 3 with 50.4 seconds left. Golden State has won three of four regular-season meetings with Phoenix, a fact that lends confidence entering the win-or-go-home matchup.
Phoenix arrives with its own injury considerations, listing Mark Williams (left foot soreness) and Grayson Allen (left hamstring) as questionable. The Suns’ perimeter depth could be impacted if Allen remains sidelined as Golden State closes in on a key opportunity.
Golden State also continues to manage its own health, with Moses Moody and Quinten Post among the players dealing with injuries. Friday’s game, scheduled for 10 p.m. ET in Phoenix, will determine the Western Conference’s No. 8 seed and a first-round meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder, making Porzingis’s status a critical factor for the Warriors.
