Warriors Energized by Curry's Return Ahead of Playoffs

Coach Kerr believes team's postseason hopes have been reinvigorated with superstar guard back in lineup.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:54am

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An abstract, expressionist painting in vibrant neon colors depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a basketball player driving to the hoop, their face and jersey dissolving into unrecognizable splatters of paint.Curry's return sparks renewed energy and playoff hopes for the Warriors as they prepare for the high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament.Houston Today

After missing over two months due to injury, Stephen Curry returned to the court for the Golden State Warriors, providing a much-needed spark in a narrow loss to the Houston Rockets. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was encouraged by Curry's performance, believing the team's playoff hopes have been reinvigorated with their superstar guard back in the lineup.

Why it matters

The Warriors have struggled down the stretch, losing four straight games and winning just 3 of their last 10. Curry's return gives the team a major boost as they prepare for the NBA Playoffs, where they will likely face the Portland Trail Blazers in the Play-In Tournament.

The details

In his return, Curry came off the bench and played 26 minutes, scoring 29 points on 52% shooting from the field and 50% from three-point range. He also dished out 4 assists, showing he quickly regained his rhythm despite the layoff. Kerr was impressed by how seamlessly Curry integrated back into the lineup, providing the offensive spark the team had been missing.

  • Curry returned to action on April 6, 2026 after missing over two months due to injury.
  • The Warriors have 4 more regular season games remaining before the NBA Play-In Tournament begins.

The players

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who has guided the team to multiple NBA championships.

Stephen Curry

The superstar point guard for the Golden State Warriors, considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

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What they’re saying

“You can just feel it. We're back in the mix. We're back in the fight with Steph and that's a hell of a team, they've been really hot lately, and fully healthy, and we took them down to the last shot.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors have 4 more regular season games remaining before the NBA Play-In Tournament, where they will likely face the Portland Trail Blazers in a high-stakes matchup to determine who advances to the NBA Playoffs.

The takeaway

Curry's return has reinvigorated the Warriors' playoff hopes, providing a much-needed offensive spark as the team prepares for the high-stakes Play-In Tournament. With their superstar guard back in the lineup, the Warriors believe they can make a deep postseason run despite their recent struggles.