Stephen Curry was tremendous for the Golden State Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.
The four-time NBA champion guard recorded 26 points, seven assists, and four steals in the Warriors’ dominant 111-85 road victory over Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.
However, during the contest, Curry experienced a knee flare-up that put his status for the franchise’s Monday night rematch vs. Minnesota in jeopardy.
Although Curry ultimately sat out, resulting in a predictable 25-point blowout loss, the Warriors received a positive injury update on the 37-year-old point guard’s behalf.
“(Steve) Kerr says Steph’s knee injury isn’t serious — but it’s still bothering him,” The Athletic's Nick Friedell reported Monday. “Kerr said the injury has been bothering him for the last few days. He’s hopeful Steph will be able to play in Utah (Jazz).”
The Warriors can’t afford to go to war without their No. 1 playmaker moving forward. With Jimmy Butler’s season coming to a premature end on Jan. 19 (ACL injury), Curry must continue his superhuman ways to keep hope alive in the Bay.
Curry, who recently earned his 12th All-Star nod, is averaging 27.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.0% from three-point land.
Hopefully, for the Warriors’ sake, Curry is back in the Dubs’ lineup on Wednesday night.
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