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DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 03: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts as his team plays the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Ball Arena on December 3, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors played the Los Angeles Lakers (at home).
The Warriors got crushed, losing by a score of 129-101 (they were without Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis).
Will Richard played just five minutes, finishing with four points, one rebound and one block while shooting 2/3 from the field.
Will Richard Suffers Injury In Lakers-Warriors Game
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 29, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Golden State Warriors won 120-107. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Richard only played five minutes, as he exited the loss with an injury.
Warriors PR wrote: “Will Richard (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 29: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 29, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
The status of Richard will be something to watch going forward, as he has been an extremely productive role player.
He had come into the night with averages of 7.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.7% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 53 games.
@PolymarketHoops wrote on November 6: “Warriors rookies with 30+ PTS & 5+ 3PM: Steph Curry (3x) Moses Moody (2022) Will Richard (Tonight)”
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 14: Will Richard #3 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on October 14, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors This Season
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 03: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts as his team plays the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Ball Arena on December 3, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
With their loss to the Lakers, the Warriors dropped to 31-29 in 60 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.
They are still 19-12 in the 31 games they have played at home in San Francisco.
Following the Lakers, the Warriors will play their next game on Monday night when they host Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers.
Nick Friedell wrote: “Shoutout to anyone still hanging on watching this one. The Warriors have played a variety of ugly games this season — but this one has been over since very early on. It’s ugly.”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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