Curry tallied 31 points (8-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 34 minutes during the Warriors' 123-114 win over the Jazz on Saturday.
Curry had a rather quiet first half by his standards, but the superstar point guard came alive with 20 points in the third quarter to give the Warriors the boost they needed to ultimately come away with the home victory. Curry has connected on at least five three-pointers in three straight outings, and his six threes Saturday were his most in a game since Dec. 14 against the Trail Blazers (12). He's scored at least 26 points in each of his last seven outings, and over that span he has averaged 28.6 points, 4.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 threes and 0.9 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Available to play
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Curry (ankle) is available to play Saturday against the Jazz.
Curry will shed his questionable tag to return from a one-game absence. He's been terrific this season with averages of 28.7 points, 4.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 4.8 three-pointers.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Questionable Saturday
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Curry (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Utah.
Curry remains day-to-day after sitting out Friday's loss to the Thunder. On Friday night, head coach Steve Kerr said he was hopeful to have both Curry and Jimmy Butler (illness) back in the lineup to face the Jazz.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Chance to return Saturday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said Friday that he's hopeful Curry (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Jazz, Kenzo Fukuda of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry was held out of Friday's 131-94 loss to the Thunder due to a sprained left ankle, though Kerr is hopeful the superstar will return for the second leg of this back-to-back set. If the veteran point guard is cleared to play, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Pat Spencer, Gary Payton and Brandin Podziemski. Over nine appearances in December, Curry averaged 30.1 points, 4.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per tilt.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Won't play Friday
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Curry (ankle) will not play Friday against the Thunder, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
Curry is unable to suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set, and he can be considered questionable for Saturday's game against Utah. Draymond Green (rest) is also out, while Jimmy Butler (illness) is doubtful. That means the Warriors will likely lean heavily on Brandin Podziemski on Friday.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Questionable to play Friday vs. OKC
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Curry is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain.
Curry tweaked his ankle during the Warriors' overtime loss to the Raptors on Sunday, though he's been able to play in each of Golden State's last two games. Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer would be in line for more minutes if Curry is unable to play Friday.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Hits for team-high 26 in win
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Curry finished Wednesday's 132-125 win over the Hornets with a team-high 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block across 33 minutes.
The two-time MVP dropped more than 20 for a sixth straight game, and the eighth time in nine contests since returning from a quadriceps strain. Over that latter stretch, Curry is averaging 30.1 points, 4.9 threes, 4.8 assists, 4.4 boards and 1.0 steals while shooting 40.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Not on injury report
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Curry is not on the injury report for Monday's game against Brooklyn.
After logging 41 minutes Sunday against Toronto, Curry said after the game that he was unsure of his status for Monday. It appears that he's going to give it a go, so his body must have responded well to the massive workload.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Iffy for Monday
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Curry said Sunday night that he was unsure of his status for Monday's game versus Brooklyn, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Curry logged 41 minutes Sunday night against Toronto, finishing with 39 points (12-30 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 11-11 FT), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. While he's healthy right now, the Warriors may opt for caution for the aging superstar. If Curry sits out, guys like Brandin Podziemski, Will Richard and Pat Spencer could be more involved.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Nears 40 points in OT loss
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Curry generated 39 points (12-30 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 11-11 FT), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 41 minutes of Sunday's 141-127 loss to Toronto in overtime.
Curry fell one point short of his fifth 40-point game of the campaign despite attempting a season-high 30 shots. All of his points came in regulation. Since returning from a five-game absence Dec. 12, Curry is averaging 31.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals across 34.5 minutes spanning seven appearances.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Inefficient from field in win
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Curry totaled 23 points (6-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four assists and three rebounds in 33 minutes during Thursday's 126-116 victory over the Mavericks.
Curry led the team in scoring during the win, though it came with inefficient shooting from the field. By his lofty standards, the legendary point guard has posted modest Christmas Day production, averaging 18.1 points, 6.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds on 35.0 percent shooting and 27.2 percent from three across 12 appearances. With Golden State hovering around .500, Curry's ability to perform at an elite level will be key as the Warriors navigate a crowded Western Conference.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Rallies after shaky start
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Curry closed with 26 points (10-23 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 120-97 win over the Magic.
Curry couldn't find the bottom of the basket in the first half, but he finally connected with his first three-pointer of the game in the third quarter. Although his final shooting results were mediocre at best, his second-half performance helped power the Warriors to a decisive victory. Aside from a poor outing against Phoenix, Curry's numbers have been elite since returning from a five-game absence, averaging 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.4 steals over his past five appearances.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Double-doubles with four treys
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Curry produced 28 points (9-19 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Saturday's 119-116 win over the Suns.
Curry was held to just 15 points on 3-for-13 shooting during Thursday's loss to Phoenix, so it was nice to see him bounce back in Saturday's rematch. The 37-year-old veteran has been providing first-round value this season behind averages of 28.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 5.0 triples and 1.3 steals per contest.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Drops 48 points in loss
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Curry produced 48 points (16-26 FG, 12-19 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and one block in 35 minutes of Sunday's 136-131 loss to Portland.
Curry has been red hot since returning from his quadriceps injury -- he had 39 points (14-28 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to the Timberwolves, and Sunday's dozen three-pointers were the most by any player in the NBA this season. He's scored at least 30 points in seven of his last nine outings and continues to defy Father Time.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Pours in 39 in return
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Curry finished with 39 points (14-28 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 32 minutes during Friday's 127-120 loss to the Timberwolves.
The future Hall of Famer led all scorers on the night, but no other Warrior managed more than 16 points in the home loss. Curry missed the prior five games with a quadriceps bruise but looked fully healthy Friday, and he's been deadly when on the court over the last month. The 37-year-old point guard has topped 30 points in six of his last eight games dating back to Nov. 12, averaging 32.5 points, 5.6 threes, 4.4 assists, 4.3 boards and 1.0 steals over that stretch.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Cleared from injury report
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Curry (quadriceps) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Minnesota.
The stage is officially set for Curry to end a five-game absence with a quadriceps injury Friday. Fewer minutes for Pat Spencer and Will Richard will be available. Curry has averaged 27.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 31.1 minutes per night over 16 games this season.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: On track to return vs. Minnesota
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Curry (quadriceps) is expected to play in Friday's game against Minnesota, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Head coach Steve Kerr said that Curry is trending toward returning following Thursday's practice. The superstar guard is on track to end a five-game absence with a quadriceps injury Friday. Curry's eventual return is likely to translate to fewer minutes for Pat Spencer and Will Richard.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Scrimmages Wednesday
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Curry (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
While Curry hasn't been officially cleared for Friday's matchup with Minnesota, he's on track to play. The veteran point guard was a full go for Wednesday's practice, which included a scrimmage. Curry's return would mean fewer opportunities for Pat Spencer and Gary Payton.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Progressing in recovery
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Curry (quadriceps) is making good progress and has started individual workouts, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports Sunday.
Curry hasn't played since Nov. 26 due to a left quadriceps contusion but is trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's game against the Timberwolves. The superstar point guard could resume practicing with the team as soon as Wednesday. Golden State should offer another update on Curry's status by Thursday at the latest.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: To miss at least three more games
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Head coach Steve Kerr said after Tuesday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder that Curry (quadriceps) will miss at least three more games, Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Curry is still dealing with a quadriceps contusion and muscle strain and will miss the Warriors' upcoming three-game road trip. On a more positive note, Kerr is hopeful the superstar will return against Minnesota on Dec. 12. With the 37-year-old point guard remaining sidelined, Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton and Pat Spencer will likely continue to see increased playing time.
