In a season filled with twists and turns, Stephen Curry remains confident that the Golden State Warriors will be a formidable opponent if they make it to the playoffs.
Currently, the Warriors are navigating the challenges of Curry's absence due to a knee injury. Although his MRI showed no structural damage, the two-time MVP will be out and is set for a re-evaluation in 10 days.
The team is holding onto the eighth spot in the standings with a 29-27 record after a recent loss to the Boston Celtics.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler's season has been cut short by a knee injury, and Kristaps Porzingis is still finding his rhythm with the Warriors after being acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline.
Despite the setbacks, the 37-year-old Curry remains optimistic about the Warriors' potential.
“This has been such a unique year, but as long as we can find our way into a playoff series, we feel like we are a tough out for anybody at the top of the West,” Curry shared in an interview with ESPN.
He also expressed hope for Porzingis, saying, “With Porzingis here, hopefully, he’s healthy and able to be out there consistently because we know what he’s capable of doing.”
Porzingis, 30, made his Warriors debut against the Celtics, scoring 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in 17 minutes off the bench. Known for his skills as an interior threat and rim protector, Porzingis could be the key piece the Warriors have been seeking.
The Warriors still have a shot at bypassing the Play-In Tournament, but they'll need to muster some urgency and rack up wins even without Curry on the court.