Will Steph Curry play tonight against the Charlotte Hornets? Latest update on Warriors star's status

Steph Curry eased injury fears ahead of the Hornets clash, with Steve Kerr confirming the Warriors star is fit and ready despite a recent quad contusion.

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The worry about Steph Curry's health was eliminated ahead of Golden State Warriors' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Curry's fitness became a major concern among the Warriors' fanbase, after he was seen limping with pain after the game on Thursday.

What happened to Steph Curry after the game against the New York Knicks?

Currey himself confirmed that he was facing a quad contusion after registering a win over the New York Knicks on Thursday. With the Warriors streaking and peaking with a slew of good performances, concern regarding Curry's fitness threatened to derail the team's momentum.

Latest update on Steph Curry

Warriors coach Steve Kerr talked with the reporters following Friday's practice and confirmed that there is nothing to worry about Curry's fitness. The experienced coach also confirmed that the two-league  MVP is feeling good and will lead the team's charge against the Hornets.

Latest update on Gui Santos

Meanwhile, Gui Santos has been ruled out of Saturday's clash after he picked up an ankle injury in the last game. His injury is said to be not serious, but he will miss at least one fixture and could be sidelined for even more.

Steph Curry's record against Charlotte Hornets

Steph Curry has a great record against the Charlotte Hornets. The four-time NBA champions averages 25.4 points, 6.8 assists and 1.2 steals, while shooting 48.8% from the floor, consisting of 42.3% from beyond the arc.

Curry has played one game against the Hornets this season when the Warriors registered a 132-135 win on the road on December 30. The greatest shooter of all time amassed 26 points and made four assists in that clash, while shooting 9 of 16, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range.

When and where to watch Charlotte Hornets vs Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors will face the Charlotte Hornets at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Saturday. The game will start at 8:30 pm EST.

The game will air live on FanDuel Sports Network xtra (local) and NBCS-BA (local). Live streaming is available on the NBA League Pass and Fubo.

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