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On Thursday evening, the Golden State Warriors will face off against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Chase Center. However, the Warriors may be without their star player, Stephen Curry, who is listed on the injury report. Curry, who has been an integral part of the Warriors' lineup this season, is averaging 22.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. He’s shooting 43.7% from the field and 40.1% from beyond the arc in 26 games. Despite his impressive stats, Curry is listed as questionable for Thursday's game due to a thumb injury.
As reported by Underdog NBA: "Stephen Curry (thumb) listed questionable for Thursday."
Warriors’ Struggles and Recent Performance
The Warriors enter the matchup with a 16-16 record, sitting at the 10th seed in the Western Conference. They have faced challenges lately, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. Their most recent defeat came against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who triumphed 113-95.
In that loss, Curry contributed 11 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block. He struggled with his shooting, making only 4 of 14 attempts from the field and 3 of 11 from three-point range in 29 minutes.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will next play on Saturday when they host the Memphis Grizzlies. At home, they have a balanced record of 8-8 in 16 games played at Chase Center.
76ers’ Current Standings and Recent Success
On the other side, the Philadelphia 76ers come into the game with a 13-18 record, sitting at 11th place in the Eastern Conference. However, they have been performing better recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games.
After facing the Warriors, the 76ers will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets, where they will meet Ben Simmons on Saturday.
Warriors vs. 76ers: A Long-Awaited Matchup
Thursday’s game will mark the first meeting between the Warriors and the 76ers since February, adding extra anticipation to this matchup as both teams seek to improve their standing in their respective conferences.
Curry vs Jordan
Curry was recently in the spotlight when he hit back to Jordan's comments calling him undeserving for MVP.
“I think I’m good, but then I’m never complacent,” Curry stated. “I know I have more to prove to myself. When you hear a guy like that, who’s the greatest of all time, it’s kind of funny.” While Curry appreciated Jordan’s legendary status, he noted the broader context of the debate. “Since we’ve been on this stage, we’ve heard a lot of retired guys chiming in on this generation of basketball players and evaluating talent and saying their generation was better and all that,” Curry explained. He also added, “It’s a great conversation for the fans to get in on. I know I’m in good shape for that, but I still have a lot to prove to myself.”
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