Leandro Barbosa Illness: Updates on Warriors G's Respiratory Infection, Return

Leandro Barbosa battled an upper respiratory infection that forced him to remain out of action during the Warriors' games against the Nets and Bucks on March 2 and March 4. He returned against the Mavericks on March 6.

Continue for updates.

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Barbosa Returns vs. Mavs

Friday, March 6

Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle reported Barbosa would be available Friday against the Mavericks. Barbosa would go on to play 11 minutes in the contest.

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Barbosa Misses Multiple Games With Illness

Monday, March 2

Rusty Simmons of The San Francisco Chronicle noted that guard Barbosa would miss the Warriors' game against the Nets with a viral upper respiratory infection.  

The guard is averaging 6.9 points per game on the season and is a three-point threat off of the bench. His absence means Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston will likely be given more responsibility and playing time than they already would have had against the Nets.