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.
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.
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.
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.
Warriors' Stephen Curry: To be re-evaluated in one week
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The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (quadriceps) will be re-evaluated in one week.
An MRI confirmed a quadriceps contusion on top of a muscle strain. It was previously reported that Curry would be sidelined for at least one week, and this re-evaluation date confirms that he will miss at least the next three games for Golden State. In the meantime, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski could see increased usage for Golden State.
