Former two-time MVP Stephen Curry endured an up-and-down 2025-26 regular season. Although he performed, Curry was only able to suit up in 43 games due to various injuries, most notably a knee injury that sidelined him for over two months.
That said, you wouldn’t have been able to tell Wednesday night as the 38-year-old put on a classic performance, scoring 27 of his 35 points in the second half as the Warriors came from down 13 to earn a five-point victory.
Following the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed those who suggested Curry should have been sidelined for the remainder of the season after the injury.
“This is why Steph came back. Everyone out there who thought Steph should take the rest of the year off…*bangs table*… this is what he does. This is who he is. If he can compete, he is going to compete. And it was just incredible to watch.”
With the victory, the Warriors advance to a second elimination game Friday, facing the Phoenix Suns on the road. The winning team will advance to the NBA Playoffs, earning the No. 8 seed and a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
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