David Lee (back) will not play in Game 3 against the Pelicans on Thursday, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Lee (back) will not play in Game 3 against the Pelicans on Thursday, Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Previously considered doubtful, Lee will officially miss his third straight game of the series. He continues to nurse a strained lower-back, and with the Warriors up 2-0 on an inferior opponent, the team has not reason to rush him back. Lee should be considered questionable for Game 4, but it's possible he could aim to return in the second round.