
ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Monta Ellis, Shooting guard Jamal Crawford, Small forward Kelenna Azubuike, Power forward Anthony Randolph, Center Ronny Turiaf. Bench -- Guard C.J. Watson, Guard Anthony Morrow, Center Rob Kurz.
PLAYER NOTES: --G Jamal Crawford returned from a six-game, non-injury-related absence with a bang, leading the Warriors with 30 points in their loss at Denver. It was Crawford's sixth game with 30 or more points since joining Golden State in October. He made five 3-pointers, one shy of his season high.
--F Kelenna Azubuike has taken advantage of the opportunity created by numerous injuries of late to play 35 or more minutes in each of his last seven games. He's averaged 16.7 points over that stretch.
--F Anthony Randolph recorded a season-best 14 rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the season. His previous high for rebounds had been 12, set on two occasions. He has recorded 10 or more rebounds in a game six times as a rookie.
--G Anthony Morrow continues to set a blistering pace as he pursues the NBA's 3-point-shooting crown. He connected on four of eight against the Nuggets, increasing his league-best percentage to 49.6. The current league runner-up is teammate Kelenna Azubuike at 46.2.
MEDICAL WATCH:
C Andris Biedrins (ankle) did not travel with the Warriors for their four-game trip that concluded Saturday in Denver. He is hoping to return from a sprained left ankle this week.
G Marco Belinelli (ankle) flew to Southern California to see a foot specialist regarding pain in his ankle that's been persistent since January. He's out indefinitely.
F Corey Maggette (head) was unable to shake off a late-game collision in Tuesday's game against the Spurs and sat out both Wednesday's contest at Dallas and Saturday's at Denver. He should be ready to go when the Warriors host Memphis on Monday.
G Stephen Jackson (toe) will have surgery to remove bone fragments in his left foot Tuesday in Houston and will miss the rest of the season.
F Brandan Wright (shoulder) re-injured the same left shoulder he partially dislocated in January during Tuesday's game at San Antonio. He sat out Saturday and is out indefinitely.
C Jermareo Davidson (foot) had surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot. He is out for the season.