Warriors provide update on Stephen Curry's status for Game 1
Two-time Kia MVP Stephen Curry has been sidelined since March 16 with a foot injury.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry continues to make progress as he rehabilitates from a foot injury and his status to return for Game 1 of Golden State’s first-round series vs. the Denver Nuggets remains undetermined, the team announced on Tuesday.
Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/sbxSkKwJRn
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) April 12, 2022
According to the team, Curry returned to individual on-court activities last week and “may return” to full team practices this week. His availability for Game 1 vs. Denver on Saturday (8:30 ET, ABC) “will be based on his continued progress.” Curry has been sidelined since March 16 with a sprained ligament and bone bruise in his left foot.
Coach Steve Kerr described Curry as “day-to-day” during his media availability on Tuesday.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Stephen Curry: "He's doing individual stuff right now as we speak." Kerr described Curry as "day-to-day" and unclear if he will get a full practice in yet.
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) April 12, 2022
The Warriors posted a 1-6 record without Curry from March 20-30, then finished the season on a five-game winning streak to secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Curry finished the regular season with averages of 25.5 points, 6.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds over 64 games.
