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The Golden State Warriors star is being treated for a back injury ahead of the Pelicans game.

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The Golden State Warriors star is being treated for a back injury ahead of the Pelicans game.

UPDATE: Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out.

The Golden State Warriors will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Warriors listed 2022 NBA All-Star Andrew Wiggins as questionable on the injury report.

Wiggins is averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 55.0% from the field and 57.9% from 3-point range in his first three games distances.

Via Kendra Andrews of ESPN: “Andrew Wiggins is also listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game with a lower back strain,” Steve Kerr said. The depth at which they were so high is about to be tested.”

In addition, head coach Steve Kerr said. 95.7 Game that Wiggins is unlikely to play.

Via 95.7 The Game: “Steve Kerr says Andrew Wiggins will likely leave tomorrow ⤵️”

The Warriors are 2-1 through their first three games of the new season.

They most recently lost to James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104.

Wiggins finished with 29 points, three rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 11/15 from the field and 5/8 from 3-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

Andrew Wiggins

October 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) plays against the Los Angeles Clippers in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Links: D. Ross Cameron-Imagne Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

As for the Pelicans, they are 2-1 in the first three games of the new season.

They most recently lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (Ore.) on Sunday, 125-103.

The Warriors and Pelicans will play back-to-back games and the teams will also meet Wednesday night at Chase Center.