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LeBron James shares support of Steph Curry during his return from injury

The basketball world missed Stephen Curry.

The basketball world missed Stephen Curry.

The two-time Most Valuable Player made his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors after missing the previous four months due to a broken left hand.

In Curry’s return to the court, fellow stars around the league were watching. While LeBron James has had his battles with the Golden State Warriors, the Los Angeles Lakers’ MVP candidate reached out in support of Curry Thursday night.

James posted on social media he was happy to see Curry back in his “sanctuary.”

Via @KingJames on Twitter:

In Golden State’s 121-113 loss to the Raptors, Curry dropped 23 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the field and 3-of-12 from long distance. The Golden State point guard added seven assists and seven rebounds in 27 minutes in his first game since injuring his hand.

James and Curry will reunite across from each other for the first time this season when the Warriors travel to the Staples Center in Los Angeles on April 7.

Norman Powell’s career high 37 points spoils Steph Curry’s return from injury, 121-113

Stephen Curry’s 23 points in his return from injury wasn’t enough against the defending champion Toronto Raptors.

In a rematch of the 2019 Finals, the Golden State Warriors game against the Toronto Raptors was one of the most anticipated games on the NBA’s slate. Stephen Curry made his long-awaited return to the court after missing the past 58 games.

Yet, the defending NBA champions spoiled Curry’s reunion at Chase Center in San Francisco, 121-113.

The Warriors battled the Eastern Conference playoff-bound Raptors late into the game. However, even with Curry’s help, Golden State could not closeout.

The Dubs cut the Raptors lead to one-point heading into the final period of the game. Yet, the talent of Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry took over the contest. Golden State made it entertaining at the end of the game with a late run with Curry on the floor, but it wasn’t enough.

Lowry and Siakam combined for 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting in the fourth quarter to hold off the gritty Warriors.

The Raptors sealed Golden State’s 10th straight loss at home this season. The Warriors will have the chance to snap their 10-game home losing streak on Saturday when the Philadelphia 76ers come to the Bay Area.

Stephen Curry

Curry was on a minutes restriction against the Raptors, but the six-time All-Star took advantage of his time back on the court. Curry scored 23 points on 6-of-16 shooting in 27 minutes. Curry added seven assists and six rebounds against the Raptors.

In his return, Curry flashed glimpses of his All-Star caliber play. Whether it was long-distance shooting or crafty passes, the two-time Most Valuable Player looked like his old self on the court.

Norman Powell

All-Stars like Siakam and Lowry lead the Raptors, but against the Warriors, Norman Powell arrived. Powell registered a career-high 37 points on 13-of-20 shooting in 38 minutes for the Raptors. The UCLA product added three rebounds, three steals and two assists.

Anytime the Warriors chipped away at Toronto’s lead, Powell answered.

Damion Lee

Damion Lee continued his breakout campaign with another solid performance. Lee matched Curry’s total with 23 points on 8-of-17 shooting while adding five rebounds and three assists.

Lee had back-to-back chances to keep the Warriors in the game late, but could not convert a pair of free throws. When Marquese Chriss stole an offensive rebound, Lee missed an open 3-pointer to cut Toronto’s lead to three with under a minute remaining.

Highlighting Steph Curry’s top moments in his return from injury vs. Raptors

Steph Curry tallied 23 points, seven assists and seven rebounds in 27 minutes in his first game back from injury.

After a four-month rehab, Stephen Curry made his long-awaited return to the Golden State Warriors lineup. The two-time Most Valuable Player has missed the past 58 games with a broken hand. Curry was limited to a minutes restriction in his much-anticipated return against the Toronto Raptors.

In Golden State 121-113 home loss to Toronto, Curry scored 23 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the field and 3-of-12 from beyond the arc. Golden State’s point guard added seven assists and seven rebounds in 27 minutes against the Raptors.

Here are some of Curry’s highlights in his first game since breaking his left hand in late October:

Dropping dimes

Early in the game, Curry displayed his surgically repaired hand with a crafty no-look pass to Andrew Wiggins for an easy two points.

Via Golden State Warriors Twitter:

And one

Curry’s first points came from a runner at the elbow that counted with former Warriors draft pick Patrick McCaw fouling him. Curry nailed the free throw giving him three points to start his night.

Buzzer beating

With the shot clock winding down in the second quarter, Curry had a vintage moment. McCaw flew out to Curry near the Chase Center logo and the long-distance shooter drilled a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer.

Count all four

In the third quarter against the Raptors, Curry broke out one of his signature celebrations. The six-time All-Star nailed a top of the key 3-pointer and was fouled by Kyle Lowry. After the foul, Curry counted his fingers to signal the four-point play.

Watch: Steph Curry threads no-look highlight reel pass with left hand

In his first game back from injury, Steph Curry drops highlight-reel dime with his surgically repaired left hand.

It has been 58 games since Stephen Curry suited up in his No. 30 Golden State Warriors uniform. Finally, Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors, that changed.

In Curry’s return to Golden State’s lineup for the first time in four months, all eyes were on his left hand. Since getting injured in late October against the Phoenix Suns, Curry’s hand has gone through two surgeries and a tedious rehab.

Outside of scrimmaging in practice, Curry’s hand has gone through a limited amount of full-contact situations. The two-time Most Valuable Player’s hand was bound to get tested against the Raptors.

The six-time All-Star didn’t waste any time using his surgically repaired hand. Curry whipped a behind the back no-look pass to Andrew Wiggins underneath the basket for an easy layup.

Via @Warriors:

Curry still has a long way to go as he works back from injury over the remaining 20 games on the schedule. Still, his highlight reel pass with his left hand is a positive sign for the future.

Injury Report: Warriors without Draymond Green (sore knee) for Steph Curry’s return vs. Raptors

Draymond Green won’t be on the floor for Stephen Curry’s return to game action against the Raptors.

The Golden State Warriors game against the Toronto Raptors has quickly turned into one of the biggest days on the NBA calendar. Injured All-Star Stephen Curry will make his long-awaited return with the Raptors in San Francisco.

Curry has missed the past four months for the Golden State Warriors, but will return to the lineup against the defending NBA champions. The two-time Most Valuable Player will have a minutes restriction in his first game back from injury.

With one of Golden State’s core pieces returning, the Warriors will be without Draymond Green for another game.

Green will miss his fourth consecutive game with a sore knee. The former Defensive Player of the Year has played less than 10 minutes in the Warriors past six games after being ejected against the Los Angeles Lakers. With Green ruled out for Toronto, he has now missed 18 games during the 2019-20 season due to injury.

Steve Kerr gave an update on Green’s injury before the Warriors tipped off against the Raptors.

Via Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area:

Without Green, the Warriors have started Juan Toscano-Anderson and Dragan Bender. Off the bench, Eric Paschall has played a significant role with Golden State lacking frontcourt depth.

Watch: Steph Curry puts on show at Warriors morning shootaround before return vs. Raptors

Stephen Curry looks ready to make his return to game action.

There have been many hurdles in Stephen Curry’s return to the floor. The two-time Most Valuable Player broke his left hand in late October against the Phoenix Suns and has been out ever since.

Curry has gone through an extended rehab with many steps. However, the Golden State point guard is officially healthy and scheduled to return to the court.

The Davidson product has been practicing with the Warriors and recently traveled to Santa Cruz to scrimmage with Golden State’s G League affiliate. After his practice in Santa Cruz, Golden State cleared their six-time All-Star to return to game action.

Before Curry officially suited up in his No. 30 game uniform, the six-time All-Star put on a shooting show in Golden State’s early morning workout at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Via @Warriors:

After missing the past four months, Curry will make his return to the court during a nationally televised broadcast against the defending champion Toronto Raptors.

Injury Report: Steph Curry will have minutes restriction vs. Raptors

Steph Curry says he will play “somewhere between 24 and 28 minutes” in return from injury against the Raptors.

The Golden State Warriors have taken every precaution when it comes to Stephen Curry’s broken left-hand injury. The two-time Most Valuable Player has gone through multiple re-evaluations, tedious workouts and everything in between.

With Curry finally cleared to return against the Toronto Raptors, the Warriors will proceed with caution in his first game back.

Curry spoke to reporters at Golden State’s shootaround about how much playing time he will get after missing the past 58 games.

Via Warriors SoundCloud:

Somewhere between 24 and 28 minutes. I don’t know exactly, we haven’t really finalized exactly how that’s going to look, nor should we tell anybody. It’s just a matter of staying in that lane where I can go full speed, highest intensity and not burn out, and get through a whole game. I’m not worried about it at all. I think I can play a lot more than that just based on all the work that I’ve put in. But, you got to be smart about it in that sense. You also have to feel the game. Obviously, I want to be out there when it matters. Finishing quarters, finishing the game and being available in that respect. That’s the goal to manage the minutes but also not mess with the game where I’m not all the way engaged and able to make an impact with longer stretches consecutively out there on the floor.

Before being cleared to return against the Toronto Raptors, Curry spent time in Santa Cruz with the Warriors’ G League Affiliate. The six-time All-Star scrimmaged with the G League group to build his conditioning before returning to NBA action.

With Golden State’s playoff hopes spoiled, there is no need for the Warriors to rush Curry back from injury. Over the remaining 20 games of the regular season, the Golden State point-guard will slowly ramp up his game minutes as he finds a rhythm with his surgically repaired hand.

Stephen Curry on making his long-awaited return from injury: ‘It feels like the first day of school’

After missing four months due to injury, Stephen Curry is clear to make his long-awaited return to the court.

It has been a long process for Stephen Curry to make his return to the basketball court. The injured point guard has missed 58 games for the Golden State Warriors since breaking his left hand against the Phoenix Suns in only the fourth contest of the new season.

After going through a lengthy rehab, Curry is finally clear to make his much-anticipated return to the floor on Thursday night. The two-time Most Valuable Player will suit up against the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Curry spoke to reporters at Golden State’s morning shootaround about his return to the court for the first time in four months.

Via Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle:

I’m excited. Coming into this year, I was excited to compete and see what the season held in terms of our transition as an organization. Obviously, that was taken away pretty quickly. Four months to just get ready for a day like today, where a lot of hard work has gone into the rehab. So many people helped me get to this point, where I’m confident in getting back out on the floor and getting back to what I love to do. Joining my guys who have been through a lot this season — trying to finish this season on a strong note. It feels like the first day of school pretty much all over again, which is exciting. I feel pretty comfortable, pretty confident in where I’m at physically. Just excited to get back out there.

All eyes will be on Curry against the defending NBA champion Raptors on Thursday night. Following Toronto, the six-time All-Star will have 19 games remaining in the 2019-20 season to work back from injury.