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Stephen Curry Hopes to Lead a Surprise Warriors Playoff Run Now that He's Healthy After Knee Injury
Curry returned after a 27-game absence and gave Golden State a lift as it tries to reach the playoffs from the 10th seed.
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry returned to the starting lineup on Friday after missing 27 games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome, energizing the team during the final week of the NBA season.
- Before the Houston game, Curry missed 27 games while sidelined by injury, during which the Warriors went 9-18, significantly impacting team continuity throughout his 17th NBA season.
- Draymond Green noted Curry's presence improves spacing and confidence, saying, "He makes the game a lot easier for everybody." The Warriors rely on his leadership as they chase the playoffs.
- As the 10th seed in the Western Conference, the Warriors must win two elimination games to secure the eighth seed and playoff position. Golden State faces the Clippers in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
- Guard Gary Payton II captured the team's mindset, saying, "Whatever we put our mind to — now that Superman's back." Curry approaches the final stretch with dignity and confidence.
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SAN FRANCISCO.- Stephen Curry practically stared, delighted, when he scored and received a foul in his first game back after losing more than two months for a knee injury. He regained his characteristic celebration movement, shaking the upper part of the body after having finished on the ground in that play, after a tray when he overcame his former partner Kevin Durant in penetration.
Stephen Curry practically stared, delighted, when he scored and received a foul in his first game back after missing more than two months for a knee injury.
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