After Gary Payton II missed Game 7 against the Houston Rockets, the veteran guard was still listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the postseason. Payton's injury designation changed from an illness to left elbow inflammation on Tuesday.
However, prior to the start of Game 1, Steve Kerr confirmed Payton II would be available to play on Tuesday night in Minnesota.
Before missing Game 7 on Friday in Houston, Payton II was given the starting nod for Game 6 in San Francisco.