Despite their topsy-turvy campaign, Stephen Curry remained adamant that the Golden State Warriors will be a tough matchup for anyone if they qualify for the playoffs.
The Warriors are looking to hold down the fort as Curry is still sidelined with a knee injury. While his MRI revealed no structural damage, the two-time MVP will remain out and will be re-evaluated in 10 days, according to the Warriors.
The Warriors are clinging to the eighth spot in the team standings with a 29-27 record after losing to the Boston Celtics on Thursday.
Jimmy Butler is out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, while Kristaps Porzingis is still looking to adjust to the team after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Atlanta Hawks.
The 37-year-old Curry, however, has his full faith in the Warriors.
“This has been such a unique year, but as long as we can find our way into a playoff series, we feel like we are a tough out for anybody at the top of the West,” said Curry in an interview with ESPN.
“With Porzingis here, hopefully, he’s healthy and able to be out there consistently because we know what he’s capable of doing.”
The 30-year-old Porzingis made his debut for the Warriors against the Celtics, tallying 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in 17 minutes off the bench.
The oft-injured star, who is coming off a long illness, can be the interior threat that Golden State has long been pining for. He has also proven to be a dependable rim protector.
The Warriors still have a chance to avoid the Play-In Tournament, but they need an extra sense of urgency to string together more victories even without Curry.
