The Golden State Warriors are currently undefeated in 23 games in the 2015-2016 NBA season but they suffered a minor blow to their campaign after starting guard Klay Thompson was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, which he suffered in their recent game against the Indiana Pacers.

Already without starting forward Harrison Barnes, who is also suffering from an ankle injury, Thompson’s absence could be crucial, although ESPN is reporting that the shooter will be out for just a couple of days and was confirmed by NBA writer Marc Stein on social media.

The Warriors embarked on a seven-game road trip at the end of November, their longest in the current season, and has already went 5-0 with upcoming games against the Boston Celtics on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Thompson played an excellent game in the 131-123 victory over the Pacers, scoring 29 of his season-high 39 points in the first half alone. For the game, he shot 13-of-21 from the field including 10 three-pointers. For the season, Thompson averages 16.9 points with nearly three 3-pointers made with 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Thompson was reportedly seen shooting jumpers already on Wednesday’s (Thursday in Australia) practices but his status in the Celtics game on Friday is still unclear. Aside from Barnes and Thompson, another Warrior who is in danger of missing the game in Boston is veteran guard Leandro Barbosa, who is down with an illness.

Without Barnes and possibly Thompson and Barbosa, the team is expected to rely more on Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Bogut in the Warriors’ upcoming games.

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