The Golden State Warriors are still without Stephen Curry as he nurses a quadriceps bruise and muscle strain, but Monday night at Chase Center, the other Curry brother gave Dub Nation something to cheer about. In his first official game back with Golden State, Seth Curry made the most of his minutes - dropping 14 points, dishing out two assists, and drilling two threes - all while posting a flawless 100% true shooting percentage.
Efficient. Composed.
And exactly what the Warriors needed.
Seth checked in late in the first quarter to a loud ovation, a warm welcome from a fanbase that remembers his NBA roots began right here in the Bay. And it didn’t take long for him to make an impact.
His first bucket? A smooth mid-range jumper that looked like it came straight out of the Curry family playbook.
The crowd erupted, and just like that, the Warriors had a spark.
With Steph sidelined for the second straight game, Golden State was looking for someone to step into that scoring void - not to replicate greatness, but to keep the offense humming. Seth delivered with poise and precision, spacing the floor and hitting timely shots in rhythm. It’s the kind of low-maintenance, high-efficiency performance that’s tailor-made for Steve Kerr’s system, and a reminder that shooting runs deep in the Curry DNA.
But it wasn’t just Seth making noise. Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski continued his strong play with 17 points, showing once again that he’s not just surviving in the rotation - he’s earning his place. His ability to adapt on the fly has been crucial as the Warriors juggle injuries and search for lineup consistency.
On the other side, Jimmy Butler III’s night was cut short. He played only the first half before exiting with left knee soreness, after entering the game already banged up with a bruised glute from Saturday’s win. His absence shifted the momentum, giving the Warriors an opportunity to take control - and they did just that.
For Seth, this wasn’t just a debut - it was a full-circle moment. Golden State was the first team to sign him out of college, and though he was waived shortly after for roster and cap flexibility, there was always a sense that the door was left open. On Monday night, that door swung wide, and the reunion felt right.
Fans wasted no time lighting up social media with reactions. “Curry Brothers Era” trended as the jokes and highlights flowed.
Some called Seth’s perfect efficiency “peak Warriors basketball,” others joked that the team has “infinite shooting genes.” But behind the humor was a real sense of optimism - that Seth’s return might be more than just a feel-good story.
It might be a legit mid-season boost for a team that’s still figuring out its identity without its star.
If this first outing is any indication, Seth Curry could end up being one of Golden State’s most impactful in-season additions in recent memory - not just because of what he brings on the stat sheet, but because of the energy, familiarity, and floor-spacing threat he adds every time he steps on the court.