Updated Mar. 18, 2026 ET — The upcoming warriors vs celtics game in Boston is set to proceed with major absences on both sides: Al Horford did not travel and will not play, and Stephen Curry remains sidelined. The matchup carries added narrative with Kristaps Porzingis healthy and a potential reunion storyline at TD Garden.
Warriors Vs Celtics Injury Update
Golden State listed Stephen Curry out with a runner’s knee, marking his 19th consecutive missed game for the team. The Warriors also ruled Moses Moody out with a wrist injury. Kristaps Porzingis does not appear on the injury report and is expected to be available; he enters the matchup coming off a 30-point performance in the team’s prior game.
On the Boston side, Nikola Vucevic is out with a finger injury, while the rest of the Celtics’ rotation is expected to play. The Warriors designated Quinten Post (foot) and LJ Cryer (hamstring) as questionable and listed Gary Payton II as probable. Team-level notes in pregame materials show the Celtics with a strong rebounding edge and the Warriors struggling on the glass since the break.
Reactions
CLNS reporter Bobby Manning tweeted that “Al Horford (calf) will not be in Boston tomorrow for what would’ve been his first game back since leaving the Celtics. ” That update confirmed Horford did not make the trip and will miss the planned reunion in Boston.
Kerr commented on team matchups, saying “we’re on a Kristaps Porzingis reunion tour” as Porzingis faces his former teams. Mazzulla offered lineup and strategy observations, noting they “played with a lot of physicality against the Suns, ” that he “liked playing with more size against the Suns (Queta 33 minutes), ” and that “Tatum’s rebounding has been huge. ” Those remarks frame Boston’s approach against a smaller Golden State front line.
What’s next
With Horford sidelined and Curry continuing his recovery, the immediate focus for the warriors vs celtics meeting will be on how Golden State manages interior defense and whether Porzingis can carry the offensive load. The Warriors will re-evaluate Curry ahead of their next prescribed return window, and Boston will press its rebounding advantage into the matchup on Wednesday in Boston. Expect updated status notes later in the week as teams finalize availability leading into the next slate of games, with all time-sensitive roster moves logged in Eastern Time.
