Stephen Curry hadn’t played since November 26 against Houston, when he left the game with discomfort. The Warriors took a cautious approach, keeping him out for 16 full days before clearing him to return.
STEPH CURRY: “Individually, it was a good first game back, just to get my lungs back and feel like myself.” pic.twitter.com/BYf1YmvDXm
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That decision worked. Stephen Curry showed no rust and produced a vintage performance, reminding everyone why he’s considered the greatest shooter ever.
Words from the star
Stephen Curry spoke after the game and said he felt good in his first outing back. “It was a good start, I needed to get my lungs back and feel like myself,” the guard explained. He also made clear his health is no longer an immediate concern.
As Athlonsports noted, Curry’s individual return was encouraging, but his presence alone wasn’t enough for a team still searching for consistency.
Collective problems
Golden State dropped its first game in three and did so against a Timberwolves squad missing Anthony Edwards. Stephen Curry knows the real challenge lies in collective performance. Losing at home hurt more, exposing the team’s defensive flaws.
The Warriors now sit at 13-13. Their offense ranks top-10, but their defense remains among the league’s worst.
What’s next
The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, will get another chance Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The goal is to regain momentum and prove that, with their star healthy, they can still aim higher in the West.
