Summary
Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors' game against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing 27 games due to knee issues. He scored 35 points, including a key 3-pointer late in the game, helping the Warriors win 126-121.
Key Facts
- Curry had missed 27 games with "runner’s knee" but said there was no structural damage.
- At 38 years old, there were questions about his ability to continue playing at a high level.
- Curry returned during the second quarter and scored 27 points in the second half.
- He made a crucial 29-foot 3-point shot in the final minute to give the Warriors the lead.
- The Warriors came back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win.
- Head coach Steve Kerr expressed pride in the team playing like past champions.
- This is the third year in a row the Warriors are in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
- The Warriors will next play the Phoenix Suns to compete for a playoff spot against the top seed Oklahoma City Thunder.
