Stephen Curry’s status for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves was uncertain due to right knee soreness, but he eventually made it to the floor and led the team with 26 points in a blowout 111-85 win at the Target Center.
The Warriors, however, have a quick turnaround as they play the Timberwolves again on Monday. With Golden State already without veterans Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton for the back-to-back game, Curry’s availability is crucial for the Warriors to maintain the momentum.
Stephen Curry Gives Positive Update on His Status for 2nd Half of Back-to-Back vs. Timberwolves
The Warriors were originally scheduled to face the Timberwolves on Saturday, but the game was pushed to Sunday due to heightened tensions in Minnesota. That change in schedule coincided with Curry being added to the injury report, listed as questionable because of right knee soreness.
Despite the concern, the 37-year-old took the floor and delivered another strong performance. He logged 28 minutes and finished with 26 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals, while also passing Celtics legend John Havlicek to move into 20th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
Following the win, Curry was asked about his availability for Monday’s rematch against the Timberwolves, and he sounded optimistic.
“If everything goes well, yeah,” Curry told reporters. “With the recovery and all that between tonight, minutes weren’t crazy, so hopefully it will respond well.”
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Curry later explained that the knee issue first surfaced during a workout on Saturday, but the unexpected extra rest day proved beneficial.
“Something flared up yesterday when we came over to get a workout in,” Curry said. “It was super weird. Like, I’ve had stuff going on — quads and whatnot — but it was something that I hadn’t felt before, so I definitely took advantage of the day off to get right, but hopefully that continues.”
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The Warriors started the season slowly, hovering around .500, but are now gradually finding their rhythm again. They now sit at 26–21, good for eighth place in the Western Conference, and remain firmly in the mix for a Play-In Tournament spot.
Curry has been central to that resurgence, appearing in 37 of Golden State’s 47 games. The Warriors are 22–15 when the two-time NBA MVP is in the lineup, compared to 4–6 when he’s sidelined.
Minnesota, meanwhile, fell to 27–19 through 46 games, placing the Timberwolves seventh in the West. They have been strong at home this season, posting a 15–8 record at the Target Center. Last year, Minnesota eliminated Golden State in five games during the Western Conference semifinals of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
