Golden State guard Gary Payton II has been ruled out for Game 7 of the playoff series against the Houston Rockets due to severe illness. Coach Steve Kerr indicated that Payton woke up feeling extremely unwell and was unable to participate in the shootaround. This loss is a significant setback for the Warriors, especially considering Payton's contributions in the series, prompting Kerr to reassess team rotations and explore alternate lineup combinations for the critical game.
He's just sick as a dog. Woke up ill and didn't go to shootaround. Hasn't eaten. No way [he] can play. So it's a big blow.
We have to mix and match. He's obviously been an important player for us in the series. It definitely opens up the door for more minutes for several different options.
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