"Injury Woes Continue for Gary Payton II: Warriors Guard Faces Setback Against Kings"

Injury Exit

Gary Payton II leaves the Sacramento Kings game late in the third quarter with another injury.

Game Situation

Payton II is injured with 49.4 seconds left in the third quarter while fighting Trey Lyles' screen for De'Aaron Fox.

Diagnosis

Payton II's right calf injury will keep him out of the game, according to the Warriors.

Defensive Blow

Without Payton II, the Warriors, already without Chris Paul, risk more against the relentless Sacramento Kings.

Score Update

Despite setbacks, the Kings cut the halftime deficit to a competitive fourth quarter.

Paul's Soreness

The Warriors' other key defender, Chris Paul, departs the game after five minutes due to lower left leg pain.

De'Aaron Fox

Without Payton II and Paul, Fox helps the Kings' fourth-quarter push.

Moody and Podziemski

Moses Moody and youngster Brandin Podziemski should get more playing time without Payton II and Paul.

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