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
Richard only played five minutes, because he exited the loss with an injury.
Warriors PR wrote: “Will Richard (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game.”
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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)”
Golden State Warriors This Season
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.”
On the other side, the Lakers are two spots ahead as the sixth seed with a 35-24 record in 59 games.
They are 19-12 in the 31 games they have played on the road.
On Sunday evening, the Lakers will return home to host the Sacramento Kings.