The Warriors were scheduled to fly to New York on Monday night but had some travel problems.
Athletic’s Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater released the news that the Warriors were stranded in Indiana overnight due to a mechanical problem with their plane. That might not be a big deal under normal circumstances, but the Warriors are expected to play the Knicks on Tuesday (7:30pm ET on TNT) while on the second night back to back.
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According to Thompson, the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement is “against players traveling on game day.”
CBA against players traveling on the day of the game. It is not prohibited but all roads must be fully exploited to avoid commuting and playing on the same day. With the Knicks of tomorrow, the Warriors routine has become commonplace.
Another class for Curry to chase the record of 3 points
– Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) December 14, 2021
Slater tweeted that the Golden State plane didn’t leave Indiana until 10:35 a.m. ET on Tuesday, setting them to arrive in New York City around midday.
The Warriors plane finally took off from Indianapolis at 10:35 a.m. this morning. Expect to arrive in NYC a little after noon. The team will probably arrive at the hotel between 1-2pm. Tip vs Knicks at 7:30.
– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 14, 2021
It can be said that Draymond Green is not very satisfied with this situation.
The Warriors forward addressed the team’s delay in a series of tweets, expressing frustration and concern.
Fly in the day of the game. After playing a game the night before. And play a game. Oh
– Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 14, 2021
Guess I should try to drink a bunch of water tonight. Some electrolytes will help 🙃. And don’t sleep
– Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 14, 2021
Player safety…
– Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 14, 2021
Now is a delay?? OH! As the story is told, it gets bigger and bigger… However…
GAME !!!! Rah rah rah!! BURN UP!!!!!! 😤😤🙃
– Draymond Green (@Money23Green) December 14, 2021
The Warriors’ encounter with the Knicks was the third stop on the team’s five-game journey.
Stephen Curry is set to make history, as he is just two yards 3 points away from Ray Allen to overtake Ray Allen in first place on the all-time leaderboard.
The Warriors entered Tuesday’s game with a 22-5 record of the season, giving them the best record in the NBA.
