Stephen Curry set to return for Warriors against Rockets after two-month absence with knee injury
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry faced what he called “some long, dark days” of rehab on his troublesome right knee over the past two months. The recovery took far longer than he'd ever imagined. Now, the two-time MVP is set to return when the Golden State Warriors host Houston on Sunday night after missing 27 consecutive games — it would be his first game since Jan.
30 against Detroit. And the Warriors know everyone at Chase Center will be thrilled. Curry warmed up on the floor Wednesday and his routine was a huge hit.
"We want to bring joy to this building, we want to bring joy to our fans, that's what this is about. It's about winning, yes, but it's about people really enjoying coming to the building and watching our team play. It's the most important thing,” coach Steve Kerr said.
“... Frankly, Steph is responsible for more of that than anyone. One of the greatest players of all time but he's the greatest face of a franchise in any sport that I've ever seen.
" Curry scrimmaged several times this past week to test his injured right knee, and he never thought of shutting it down for the rest of the season because he has remained determined to get on the floor as the Warriors head for the play-in tournament hoping to make a surprise run. “I’m just happy to have a little clarity and a little window to get back out there and try to get to the level I was playing at and finish the year strong," Curry said after practice Saturday. "A lot of hours go into it so it's just a matter of reminding yourself you're working toward getting back as much as you can.