Warriors Struggle Without Curry, but Star Guard Nears Return

The Golden State Warriors have been in sturdy type since signing Jimmy Butler, but their momentum was halted when Stephen Curry suffered an damage final Thursday in opposition to the Toronto Raptors.

Curry damage his tailbone after a tough fall whereas making an attempt a layup. Since his absence, the Warriors have struggled, dropping back-to-back video games in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Warmth. These defeats have dropped them to seventh place within the Western Convention standings, with the Los Angeles Clippers overtaking them as a result of a tiebreaker benefit.

Curry’s absence has been deeply felt, with the Warriors’ offence rating final within the NBA with out him, in comparison with being the sixth-best when he performs. Nevertheless, there’s hope for a fast return.

In keeping with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Curry is making good progress in his restoration.

“Steph Curry went by a six-minute group scrimmage at present in New Orleans. He’s about to do a person exercise. Warriors will record him as questionable tomorrow at Pelicans, but Steve Kerr stated he stays optimistic Curry will return,” Slater reported.

Regardless of Butler’s affect, the Warriors have struggled for scoring choices with out their two-time MVP. With solely 10 video games left within the common season, they want Curry again as quickly as attainable to keep away from the Play-In Match and safe a robust place for the playoffs.