Atlanta Hawks vs Golden State Warriors Picks and Predictions March 22nd 2025

Warriors Start Road Trip Without Curry vs. Hawks

The Golden State Warriors begin a critical six-game road trip without star guard Stephen Curry when they face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.

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Curry’s Absence Looms Large for Golden State

The Warriors (41-29) are clinging to the sixth seed in the Western Conference and looking to avoid the play-in tournament, but they’ll have to hold their ground without their leader. Curry suffered a pelvic injury in Thursday’s win over Toronto and will remain out at least for the start of the trip.

An MRI showed no structural damage, and the Warriors expect Curry to return before the end of the road swing. Still, his 24.2 points per game and floor leadership will be sorely missed as Golden State tries to stay ahead of the Clippers and Timberwolves in a crowded West.

Jimmy Butler continues to be a steadying force since his arrival, recording his third triple-double of the season on Thursday. The Warriors are now 16-3 since Butler joined the lineup, but Draymond Green knows the margin for error is tighter without Curry running the show.

Atlanta Hitting Stride Ahead of Saturday’s Clash

The Hawks (33-36) enter the weekend holding the seventh seed in the East, though closing the gap on sixth-place Detroit seems unlikely. Still, Atlanta has won five of its last seven and looked dominant in Wednesday’s 134-102 blowout over Charlotte.

Since adding Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, and Terance Mann at the trade deadline, Atlanta is 10-8. LeVert leads the group with 16.4 points per game as a Hawk, giving Trae Young much-needed help.

Young continues to produce at an elite level, leading the NBA in assists (11.4 per game) and averaging 24.1 points. Rookie Zaccharie Risacher has become a consistent contributor and is making a case for Rookie of the Year with 11.9 points per game as a starter.

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Matchup History and Key Factors

Golden State took the first meeting this season 120-97 back in November. However, the Hawks have dominated this matchup at home in recent years, winning five straight at State Farm Arena since December 2019.

With Curry sidelined, the Warriors will need continued production from Butler and role players like Draymond Green and rookie Brandin Podziemski to handle a surging Hawks team that’s found its offensive rhythm.

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