Stephen Curry sat out his second consecutive game due to an illness as the Golden State Warriors faced off against the Denver Nuggets during the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Group Play on Friday night. The Warriors struggled without their star player, suffering a 129-104 defeat to the Nuggets.
The team saw the return of Draymond Green, who has been dealing with rib issues, alongside Jimmy Butler, who had also missed time due to back pain. Their presence was not enough to change the outcome of the game, as the Warriors continued to search for consistency following their earlier loss to the Sacramento Kings.
Before the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided a brief update on Curry’s condition, indicating that the star guard was feeling somewhat improved. “Steph’s good, feeling a little better today,” Kerr mentioned. However, he acknowledged that the team would approach Curry’s potential return with caution. “I think we’ll just say questionable,” Kerr added, explaining that real clarity on Curry’s status would only come after a more thorough discussion.
The Warriors are hopeful that Curry will be back in action by Sunday when they are set to take on the Indiana Pacers, a game that could be pivotal for the team’s momentum as the NBA season progresses.