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The Golden State Warriors are set to host Toronto Raptors on Thursday, March 20 at the Chase Center. All eyes would be on Stephen Curry, whether the star player starts against Raptors or not.
Will Stephen Curry feature against Toronto Raptors?
Stephen Curry is all set to start against the Toronto Raptors as he missed the last match against Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday that ended in the favor of Warriors (104-93).
Since the All-Star break, it was the first game that Curry missed due to a lingering back issue. A couple days of rest was the only thing needed by Curry to recover. Only Gary Payton II is listed as day-to-day with no other players on the injury report for the Golden State Warriors.
The 37-year-old point guard is having another stellar season this time around as he is averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. Ever since acquiring Jimmy Butler from Miami Heat, the Warriors have turned their season around as they are a serious championship contender.
The Warriors kicked off the month of March with a seven-game winning streak under their belt that started with a win against Charlotte Hornets on March 3. But, their winning streak ended as Denver Nuggets defeated them on Monday.
The Warriors are currently placed sixth in the Western Conference and have a record of 40-29.
Stephen Curry stats against Toronto Raptors
In his illustrious career, Stephen Curry has played Toronto Raptors 24 times and in those matches, he has had dominating performances against them. He has always scored more than 25 points against Raptors.
Stephen Curry against the Raptors averages 26.2 points, 7.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds. His best game against the Raptors came on April 2, 2020 when he dropped 44 points in a 113-112 win.
What to expect from Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors?
The ongoing season is in the final stages where each and every game matters as they are fighting for a spot in the playoff's. The Warriors are ranked sixth in Western Conference that is super-competitive and a few losses can knock their chances in the playoff.
On the other hand, the Raptors are ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference and are desperately looking to win matches to keep their chances of making the play-in tournament alive.
