Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says star point guard Stephen Curry might make his return to the lineup Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, who have the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Stephen Curry is recovering from an adductor strain he suffered on November 8 against the Milwaukee Bucks at home. The two-time league MVP hasn't played since then.
On the season, Stephen Curry is averaging 29.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the field, 49.2 percent from beyond the arc and 92.3 percent from the free-throw line. The sharpshooter got into a car accident last Friday, but he was not injured.
The Warriors host the Orlando Magic on Monday before they embark on their five-game road trip. Golden State will face off against the Raptors, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks during their road trip.
The Warriors have an offensive rating of 124.4 when Curry is on the court. That rating drops to 114.2 when he is not playing. Golden State recently lost four games in a row for the first time in the Steve Kerr era. The team has bounced back with two-straight wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings.
Golden State enters Monday with a record of 14-7, second place in the Western Conference. Once Stephen Curry comes back, the rest of the NBA better watch out.