Stephen Curry Returns For Warriors After 27-Game Absence

Stephen Curry is set to rejoin the Golden State Warriors against the Houston Rockets on 5 April. The guard returns from a right knee injury that kept Curry out for 27 games. Golden State face a late push for play-off qualification with only five regular-season games remaining.

Golden State hold a 36-41 record and sit 10th in the Western Conference standings. The team must win two straight Play-In Tournament games to secure the eighth seed. The lengthy absence of Curry and a torn ACL for Jimmy Butler have shaped the current situation.

Curry last appeared on 30 January, which was more than two months ago. The 12-time All-Star has since taken part in several full-contact scrimmages during the past week. Team staff have cleared Curry to play, and the guard is viewed as ready for full duty.

The results highlight Curry’s influence on Golden State’s season. The Warriors went 9-18 during the 27 games without Curry in the line-up. With Curry available, the team record improves to 23-16. That contrast underlines how much Golden State rely on Curry’s scoring and playmaking.

Curry, now 38 and in a 17th NBA season, leads Golden State in scoring. The guard averages 27.2 points per game and hits 4.5 three-pointers per outing. If Curry had met the league games-played threshold, that three-point figure would currently rank first in the NBA.

Support around the league reflects Curry’s impact on the floor and within the locker room. Broadcaster Steve Scott posted a message about the comeback.