Warriors fans, breathe a sigh of relief. Head coach Steve Kerr delivered a positive update on Stephen Curry's status following the team's final regular-season game against the LA Clippers, a crucial sign as Golden State prepares for a win-or-go-home play-in tournament rematch with the same opponent.
Curry, who returned on April 5th after a two-month absence due to a knee injury, has been carefully working his way back into game shape. His performance in Sunday's finale, however, provided the most encouraging data point yet. "Steph looked good," Kerr stated postgame. "I think he's got to blow it out a little bit today, which was good. First time he's gotten to that many minutes... he said it felt really good. So that was a good step for him."
This progression is vital for a Warriors team whose championship hopes live and die with their superstar. Even in an injury-shortened season of 43 games, Curry's averages of 26.6 points while shooting nearly 40% from three-point range remind everyone that, when healthy, he remains the most transformative shooter on the planet.
The path forward is daunting. The play-in tournament is a brutal gauntlet, and the Warriors' first test is a familiar foe in the Clippers. For Golden State to defy the odds and claw its way into the playoff picture, they need their engine firing at full capacity. Kerr's update suggests Curry is trending in that direction, potentially just in time to help keep the Warriors' season alive.
