Portland, OR – April 12, 2025
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will suit up for Sunday’s critical regular-season finale against the LA Clippers, despite aggravating a lingering right thumb injury in Friday’s win over Portland.
“I just know it hurts right now, but I’ll be all right,” Curry told reporters postgame.
Curry Injury Update: Painful, But Not Serious
Curry exited Friday’s game late in the first quarter after banging his shooting hand. While he returned to play in the second and third quarters, he sat out the fourth as the Warriors cruised to a 103-86 victory.
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X-rays returned negative, according to team officials.
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Curry finished with 14 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in 27 minutes.
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Shot 6-of-14 from the field.
“It was freshly ringing, new pain… But I don’t think it’ll last too long,” Curry added. “I’m feeling great. Ready to play Game 82 on Sunday.”
Warriors vs. Clippers: Stakes as High as It Gets
Sunday’s matchup is more than just the final game of the regular season — it’s a playoff decider.
Scenario Breakdown:
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Warriors (48-33) must win to secure a Top 6 seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament.
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Clippers (49-32) can finish as high as 4th or as low as 7th depending on the result.
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Winner clinches a guaranteed playoff spot and homecourt advantage in the first round.
“Should be like a Game 7 kind of vibe,” Curry said.
Clippers Have the Edge — So Far
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Golden State is 0-3 against the Clippers this season.
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The Clippers have Kawhi Leonard and James Harden healthy and in rhythm heading into the finale.
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The Warriors have bolstered their roster with Jimmy Butler III since the teams last met in December.
What to Watch
The game will be a litmus test for the Warriors’ playoff readiness — and for Curry’s durability with his thumb still not fully healed.
Golden State has never won a Play-In Tournament game (0-3 all-time), making Sunday’s clash a true do-or-die situation.
