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Steve Kerr: Steph Curry's Minutes Will Increase in Game 3

Steph will have more minutes vs. the Denver Nuggets in Game 3
Carlos Avila Gonzalez | Credit: The Chronicle

When asked about Steph Curry's minutes restriction for Game 3 vs. the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors head coach confirmed that it would indeed be increased. "Ya, he should be elevated tonight," Kerr said of Curry's minutes restriction. "He came through the first two games well, we've had the last couple days off in terms of no game action, so he's had a chance assess where he is, and he's doing really well. So we'll increase his minutes tonight."

The Golden State Warriors have been able to handle Denver with ease so far, despite their best player playing a limited role off the bench. Curry was asked about his bench role at shootaround on Thursday, and said, "We got options. Hopefully I've demonstrated that at the end of the day it really doesn't matter. It's about obviously who's in that closing lineup, but also like when you're ready to go when your number is called, like just being ready for whatever that looks like."

Steph went on to add that Jordan Poole has been unbelievable in the starting lineup, and he also added that everybody from Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney also provide attributes the Warriors need in that first group. Because of this, Curry admitted he doesn't know the right answer; however, he is ready to contribute to the best of his abilities.

While there is no official word on whether Curry will start or come off the bench for Game 3, Steve Kerr confirmed that his minutes will indeed increase.

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Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA and WNBA for On SI. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined On SI to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts and in the classroom earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time, primarily serving as a Clippers beat writer.

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