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Is Steph Curry Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Warriors vs. Timberwolves)

The latest injury update for Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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UPDATE: Steph Curry is available to play on Sunday against the Timberwolves.


The Golden State Warriors play a back-to-back against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday and Monday, and that has led to some questions around Steph Curry's status for the front end of this two-game set.

Curry (right knee soreness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup. There's a chance he could sit out one of these games, although the Warriors need every win they can get to stay alive for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The two-time league MVP has not missed a game since Jan. 2, and he enters this matchup averaging 27.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from 3.

With Jimmy Butler out for the season, the Warriors need a ton from Curry every night just to compete with some of the top teams in the league. So, his status will be key for Golden State's chances to win this game. As of this writing, the Warriors are 6.5-point underdogs. This story will be updated with Curry's official status once the Warriors release their final injury report.

If he's able to suit on up Sunday, Curry would be worth a look in the prop market against a Minnesota team that he torched earlier this season.

Best Steph Curry Prop Bet vs. Timberwolves

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

  • Steph Curry OVER 28.5 Points (-106)

This season, Steph is averaging 27.4 points per game while shooting 47.0 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from 3-point range.

He dropped 38 points in a loss to Dallas his last time out, taking a whopping 27 shots in that game. That’s going to have to be the case for Curry going forward if the Warriors want to keep up offensively, as his 38 wasn’t even enough to beat Dallas – which has a bottom 10 offensive rating this season.

The Wolves allowed Steph to score 39 points on 14-of-28 shooting in their last meeting, so I wouldn’t be shocked to see him push the 30-point mark again on Sunday night.


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Peter Dewey
PETER DEWEY

Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more. A New York City resident, he is a hoops fanatic with a soft spot for his New York Knicks.

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