Overview
- Stephen Curry was removed from the Warriors’ injury report and is expected to play Friday after recovering from a left quad contusion and muscle strain.
- Coach Steve Kerr said Curry practiced fully and scrimmaged this week, and Curry described himself as feeling great and optimistic about returning.
- Golden State went 3-2 without Curry and entered the game at 13-12, raising rotation questions after productive stints from role players such as Pat Spencer.
- Draymond Green has been ruled out for personal reasons and Al Horford remains sidelined with sciatica, thinning the Warriors’ frontcourt depth.
- Minnesota listed Anthony Edwards as questionable with right foot soreness and ruled out Mike Conley with Achilles tendinopathy for the matchup.