Strong presentation of the visiting team in a round night away from home, imposing conditions from start to finish in a demanding scenario. With a solid collective performance and a figure that made a difference,

The Golden State Warriors will be shorthanded Friday night as star guard Stephen Curry and forwards Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green will sit out against the high-powered Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Warriors didn’t expect to lose Jimmy Butler for Friday’s game, but an illness has popped up for the star veteran.