Steph Curry missed three games because of an illness, and his return Tuesday night against Oklahoma City didn’t exactly spark a turnaround. The Warriors got blown out by the Thunder. Less than 24 hours later, they’re back on the floor against the San Antonio Spurs and phenom Victor Wembanyama.
The good news? Curry’s starting again. Golden State is shaking up the rotation a bit. Jonathan Kuminga heads to the bench while rookie Will Richard slides into the starting five alongside Curry, Moses Moody, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green.
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It’s a fresh look, though whether it’ll translate to wins remains to be seen.
Before tipoff Tuesday, Steph Curry reminded everyone why he’s beloved beyond the stat sheet. He signed a young fan’s prosthetic leg, a gesture that made headlines for all the right reasons.
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Moments like that don’t show up in the box score, but they matter just as much.
Back to basketball. Steph Curry has played nine games this NBA season, logging just under 30 minutes per contest. His playing time has dipped slightly from last year, but the production hasn’t fallen off a cliff. He’s averaging 25 points on 44 percent shooting and 37 percent from three.
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Scoring is up a tick, but the playmaking tells a different story. After dishing out six assists per game last season, he’s down to 3.8 so far. As the Warriors try to avoid consecutive losses Wednesday night, they’ll need their star guard firing on all cylinders.
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