Gary Payton Injury: Ruled out for Game 7

Payton (illness) has been ruled out for Game 7 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Rockets on Sunday.

After starting in Game 6, Payton won't be on the floor Sunday due to an illness. With the defensive-minded guard set to watch from the bench, Golden State will likely pivot to Buddy Hield, Moses Moody and Pat Spencer to pick up the slack in the backcourt.