Steph Curry will miss Thursday’s recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Lakers, which means he and LeBron James received’t meet in any respect this season – solely the second time that’s occurred since 2009.
Their long-standing rivalry has included dozens of regular-season and playoff matchups, together with a shared Olympic gold in 2024.
The Warriors star guard had been questionable as he continues recovering from a knee damage that sidelined him since January 30.
With Golden State managing his minutes on a back-to-back, the workforce selected to relaxation him Thursday, probably saving him for Friday in Sacramento.
He just lately returned with 29 factors in opposition to Houston and adopted up with a win over Sacramento, although coach Steve Kerr mentioned he “appeared a bit rusty.”
“The second recreation again to me is all the time tougher to the primary,” Kerr mentioned. “While you’re coming again, the primary one, you get that adrenaline. … Tonight, I felt like there was a bit little bit of a letdown for the entire workforce … and Steph was a part of that with a few poor choices.”
The Warriors are 13-25 with out Curry this season in comparison with 24-17 when he performs.
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