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Zaza Pachulia Injury: Updates on Warriors Center's Wrist and Return

Adam WellsDec 10, 2016

Golden State Warriors starting center Zaza Pachulia was dealing with a right wrist contusion that had kept him out of the lineup since Dec. 10. However, he's ready to return.

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A 13-year NBA veteran, Pachulia had one of his best seasons last year with the Dallas Mavericks. His 9.4 rebounds per game marked a career high, and his 8.6 points per game were his most since 2006-07.

Pachulia did not try to capitalize on his successful season with the Mavericks by scoring a long-term contract. He signed a one-year deal with the Warriors, hoping to capitalize on their success and addition of Kevin Durant to win a title for the first time in his career.

To this point in the season, Pachulia is averaging 4.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game as the Warriors' starting center.