The Golden State Warriors make their only visit to Charlotte on Monday night, but it’s not the first time three Warriors stars have played in the city this season.

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Of course, the All-Star Game on Feb. 17 was in Charlotte, and Golden State’s Steph Curry, Kevin Durant (the game’s MVP) and Klay Thompson all played in it. Every trip to Charlotte is important to Curry because he grew up there, starred at nearby Davidson and his dad Dell, a good NBA player in his own right, still works as a Hornets analyst and as the franchise’s ambassador and special projects advisor (whatever that means).

Steph got his sweet stroke from Dad as Dell Curry is the team’s all-time leader in games played and the best three-point shooter in team history. If you are wondering, the Hornets never got the chance to select Curry in the 2009 draft. He went No. 7 overall, and Charlotte picked 12^th and took Duke’s Gerald Henderson, who was a solid player for a few years.

It’s the first meeting of the season between the teams, with Charlotte visiting Oakland on March 31. They split last year, each winning by double digits on the road. Curry missed the trip to Charlotte. That was Golden State’s seventh straight win in the series, but it would then lose by 11 a few weeks later in Oakland.

The road team is 5-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past six meetings.

Golden State Warriors

This starts a four-game trip through the Eastern Conference for the Warriors. Golden State has won 15 of the last 17 road games, including 11 straight at one point, the longest road win streak in the NBA this season. The team comes off one of its worst efforts of the season, though, a 118-112 home loss to the Rockets on Saturday. OK, maybe you understand that if James Harden went nuts, but he sat out. Extremely rare for the Warriors to lose at all when Durant (29 points), Curry (25) and Thompson (20) all score at least 20. Draymond Green left with an ankle injury and is questionable for Monday. Saturday was the Dubs’ first loss this year when Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green and DeMarcus Cousins all start. Golden State is 0-6 ATS in its past six overall.

Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte was also upset at home on Saturday, 117-115 vs. Brooklyn. Hornets star Kemba Walker had a 3-point attempt blocked as time expired. He may have been fouled on the play. Walker finished with 32 points. Tony Parker looked in his prime rather than age 36 with 21 points, five assists and five rebounds. Pretty simple path to success for Charlotte as the team is 22-4 (16-1 at home) when outshooting its opponent. The Hornets are 17-11 all-time at home in this series but have dropped the past four. They have covered just two of their past 11 overall against teams with a winning record.

Injuries

Golden State

Kevon Looney (C)

Prob Thurs Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19

Kevon Looney (C)

Ques Fri Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Sun Calf - 31 / 05 / 19

Shaun Livingston (PG)

Prob Thurs Knee - 27 / 05 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Thurs Calf - 19 / 05 / 19

Kevon Looney (C)

Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 05 / 19

Andre Iguodala (SF)

Prob Wed Knee - 07 / 05 / 19

Shaun Livingston (PG)

Prob Wed Hip - 07 / 05 / 19

Draymond Green (PF)

Prob Wed Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19

DeMarcus Cousins (C)

Prob Thurs Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19

Charlotte

Shelvin Mack (PG)

Prob Wed Personal - 08 / 04 / 19

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 07 / 04 / 19

Jeremy Lamb (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 02 / 04 / 19

Marvin Williams (PF)

Out Wed Foot - 02 / 04 / 19

Jeremy Lamb (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 26 / 03 / 19

Tony Parker (PG)

Prob Wed Personal - 24 / 03 / 19

Nicolas Batum (SF)

Prob Fri Illness - 23 / 03 / 19

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF)

Ques Fri Concussion - 20 / 03 / 19

Tony Parker (PG)

Out Tues Rest - 18 / 03 / 19

Tony Parker (PG)

Ques Fri Rest - 13 / 03 / 19

Injuries

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Kevon Looney (C)	Prob Thurs	Collarbone - 11 / 06 / 19	0-1	0-2	+ -
Looney is expected to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors despite leaving the last game after aggravating his right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture.
Kevon Looney (C)	Ques Fri	Collarbone - 02 / 06 / 19	1-3	3-2	+ -
Looney suffered a right first costal cartilage non-displaced fracture to his collarbone and it is unknown if he will return against the Raptors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Sun	Calf - 31 / 05 / 19	1-3	4-2	+ -
Iguodala is nursing left calf soreness but it is likely he will play against the Raptors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Shaun Livingston (PG)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 27 / 05 / 19	1-3	4-2	+ -
Livingston is expected to play against the Raptors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals despite a sore left knee.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Thurs	Calf - 19 / 05 / 19	2-4	5-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with tightness in his left calf but is expected to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors.
Kevon Looney (C)	Prob Thurs	Knee - 15 / 05 / 19	4-4	6-4	+ -
Looney is likely to partake in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Trail Blazers despite left knee soreness.
Andre Iguodala (SF)	Prob Wed	Knee - 07 / 05 / 19	4-7	7-5-1	+ -
Iguodala has a hyperextended left knee but is expected to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets.
Shaun Livingston (PG)	Prob Wed	Hip - 07 / 05 / 19	4-7	7-5-1	+ -
Livingston is battling soreness in his left hip but is likely to suit up against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round.
Draymond Green (PF)	Prob Wed	Wrist - 21 / 04 / 19	7-10	11-7-1	+ -
Green is nursing a right wrist injury but is projected to suit up against the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
DeMarcus Cousins (C)	Prob Thurs	Quadricep - 16 / 04 / 19	8-11	12-8-1	+ -
Cousins will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after recovering from a tear in his left quadriceps.

Charlotte

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Shelvin Mack (PG)	Prob Wed	Personal - 08 / 04 / 19	2-0	1-1	+ -
Mack missed the last game due to a personal matter but is likely to be available against the Magic on Wednesday.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 07 / 04 / 19	3-0	1-1-1	+ -
Kidd-Gilchrist has been absent from the lineup during the past two games due to a personal matter but it is expected he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Magic.
Jeremy Lamb (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 02 / 04 / 19	5-1	1-4-1	+ -
Lamb is expected to take the court against the Pelicans on Wednesday despite dealing with right ankle discomfort.
Marvin Williams (PF)	Out Wed	Foot - 02 / 04 / 19	5-1	1-4-1	+ -
Williams has missed the previous five games due to a right foot strain and will not return Wednesday against the Magic.
Jeremy Lamb (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 26 / 03 / 19	7-2	4-4-1	+ -
Lamb exited the previous game due to a right ankle sprain but is expected to suit up for Friday's matchup with the Lakers.
Tony Parker (PG)	Prob Wed	Personal - 24 / 03 / 19	8-2	5-4-1	+ -
Parker has been absent from the lineup due to a personal matter but is likely to be available against the Magic on Wednesday.
Nicolas Batum (SF)	Prob Fri	Illness - 23 / 03 / 19	9-2	5-5-1	+ -
Batum has missed the past three games due to illness, but it is likely he will return against the Lakers on Friday.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (SF)	Ques Fri	Concussion - 20 / 03 / 19	9-3	6-5-1	+ -
Kidd-Gilchrist has missed the previous three games due to a concussion and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Friday's contest against the Lakers.
Tony Parker (PG)	Out Tues	Rest - 18 / 03 / 19	9-4	6-6-1	+ -
Parker will not suit up against the 76ers on Tuesday as he is to be rested.
Tony Parker (PG)	Ques Fri	Rest - 13 / 03 / 19	10-5	7-7-1	+ -
Parker may receive a day of rest against the Wizards, leaving his status for Friday's contest clouded.

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