Warriors 3 news: Curry makes a strong comeback, Butler supports Kuminga, update on appearance against Thunder

Curry makes a strong comeback

Last week, Warriors star Stephen Curry missed three consecutive games due to the influenza virus. Without the backbone of the team, the impact on the Warriors is self-evident. They only won 1 game in 3 games, and the win was against the Pacers, who were full of injuries and 7 main players did not play in rotation. So far this season, the 37-year-old Curry has still maintained a good competitive state. He has played in 8 games, averaging 26.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks in 31.1 minutes per game. His three field goal percentages are 45.4%, 38.9% and 95.3%. The topic of Curry's condition and when he will return affects the hearts of many fans.

Today, according to Warriors team reporter Anthony Slater, after this period of treatment and rest, Curry has basically recovered from the flu. He has continuously participated in the team's 5v5 confrontation training and obtained medical permission to play. Warriors coach Cole also confirmed this in an interview. Cole said that Curry showed a good mental state and competitive level in training, and he will complete his comeback in tomorrow's game against the Thunder. The defending champion Thunder currently ranks first in the Western Conference with a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, and their strength cannot be underestimated. Curry's ability to choose to come back against a strong team shows his courage and determination to lead the team to win. Let us also look forward to whether Curry can become stronger when encountering a strong opponent and lead his team to defeat the powerful enemy Thunder.

Butler supports Kuminga

Yesterday, the Warriors faced the Pacers at home. In the end, after four quarters, the Warriors defeated their opponents 114:83 without any blood and achieved the most heart-warming victory of the season. In this game, the Warriors flourished more, with 6 players scoring in double figures. However, Warriors forward Kuminga's performance seemed out of place. Kuminga played 20 minutes in the game, making 1 of 9 shots, 0 of 5 three-pointers, and 3 of 6 free throws. He only scored 5 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists. His +2 plus-minus ranked last in the team. In fact, this game is a microcosm of Kuminga's recent poor state. In the last two games, Kuminga only scored 11 points on 4 of 19 shots.

Today, Warriors star Jimmy Butler accepted an interview with the media after the team's training and supported Kuminga. Butler said: "It is impossible for anyone to play smoothly every night, nor to be in a sluggish state every night. I like every shot Kuminga makes. He does not have to pay attention to the comments on social media. He only needs to step onto the court with a high degree of confidence. All the brothers in our locker room will unconditionally support and trust him." It must be said that Butler has really demonstrated his leadership qualities in this wave.

It also reflects Butler's high emotional intelligence. He clearly knows that it is difficult for old guys like himself, Curry, and Green to survive the playoffs. Only by letting the young people in the team burst out with energy, especially if the most talented Kuminga provides help, can the Warriors go further. Kuminga is an emotional player. Only when he is given enough recognition can he play at 120% energy and level. I hope that Lao Ba’s encouragement can help Kuminga get out of the recent quagmire as soon as possible and regain the confidence and efficiency at the beginning of the season.

Updated appearance against the Thunder

Tomorrow at 9 o'clock in the morning, the Warriors will play against the defending champion Thunder away from home. Today, the Warriors officially released the injury list and appearance status of this game. The details are as follows: Melton (recovering from knee surgery), Toohey and Jackson Rowe (two-way) will be absent; Horford (left foot soreness) has a high probability of playing; the remaining players, including Curry, who missed three games due to the flu, can all play. Although the Thunder have been in a wave of injuries recently, with 6 players exempted from the game, they are in hot shape this season, ranking first in the Western Conference with a record of 10 wins and 1 loss, and their strength cannot be underestimated. By then, will the Warriors be able to survive on the road? Let’s wait and see.