Curry. Let’s set this straight — there is one way for the Warriors to move past the first round that doesn’t involve science fiction. That way requires Curry to be the best he can be. He had back-to-back outstanding games in wins over San Antonio in November, posting plus-14.2 and plus-11.7 net points. That’s what Curry can still do, and they need it. — Oliver
They will consider this a successful postseason if...
If Curry gets to play some playoff games. That’s the bar this season. He doesn’t have that many left, so any additional prime-time games are a bonus to a Hall of Fame career. With Jimmy Butler out and a roster filled with holes, the Warriors are not going anywhere meaningful this spring. — Windhorst
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Stat to know: The Warriors went 24-17 (.585 win %) in games with Stephen Curry this season and 13-25 without him (.342 win %).
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Betting nugget: The Warriors have made the playoffs in three of the past six seasons, highlighted by their 2021-22 championship run. But outside of that title, their results have been uneven, with early exits and missed opportunities. Their path is brutal, and though Curry keeps them dangerous, a lack of depth and consistency could be exposed in a playoff series. Golden State is also just 2-8 against the spread in its past 10 games against the Clippers. — Moody