The Golden State Warriors snapped their two-game losing streak and got back on the right side of the win column on Friday night.
Evidently, Stephen Curry's return to the hardwood was every bit of what the squad needed to get back to their winning ways.
When Jimmy Butler arrived in the Bay Area, the club was riding a high with a new-found identity and energy in the locker room.
Injuries have shaken up the elite form the team had found, which led to the two-game losing streak.
Currently the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, the Warriors were in massive need of a win, and Curry had missed two games after suffering a pelvic injury.
After returning to the hardwood, the superstar guard logged 23 points, four rebounds and six assists while shooting 7-of-21 from the field -- getting 16 3-point attempts off in the game.
Even without great efficiency, Curry led Golden State to a much-needed victory, as they are now 42-31 through 73 games played, now all square up with the LA Clippers in the West standings.
Curry gets honest about injury following return
The Davidson product's return to the floor felt much-needed for Golden State, which is looking to re-find its form ahead of the postseason.
After the Warriors' win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry offered more insight into his injury.
The Warriors superstar claimed the fall reminded him of one he suffered in 2021 against the Houston Rockets, which ended up being a hairline fracture.
"I'll feel it for a while, but I can play," Curry said of the injury.
Steph Curry said his recent injury reminded him of that hard fall on his tailbone in Houston back in 2021. But this one isn't as bad. Deep contusion as opposed to hairline fracture in 2021.
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Getting back into the win column was massive for the club, as was Curry being able to play through his injury.
Having a lingering issue is far from ideal for the 37-year-old guard, but he's going to have to be on the hardwood if the Warriors want to stir up any noise in the postseason.
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This story was originally published March 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM.