Steph Curry’s two-year absence from the NBA playoffs has been a long one.
Curry has finally recovered from breaking his hand, missing the majority 2019-20 season, and carrying the Warriors to the play in tournament last year, losing twice and missing the playoffs. Curry is now fully healthy and leading the charge for a contending side-team in 2022.
Curry scored 34 points Monday on 12-of-17 shots in Game 2, as the Warriors defeated the Denver Nuggets, 126-106. This gave them a 2-0 lead in best of seven series. Curry then spoke on Warriors Postgame Live about the journey and how special it is being back in a playoff atmosphere.
To be in such an environment [this]Curry said that two years of absence from the playoffs is significant. It is what we all strive to achieve. I tell myself and my teammates that there is no better feeling than this. It is obviously special when you win. But it is also the fight, the competition, and the atmosphere here that make it so special.
Curry’s return to the team has been difficult, just for the chance to play in this round. Curry missed the final month of the season due to a foot injury he sustained against the Boston Celtics in March 16.
Curry said that Curry was blessed to be able get back at this point. It was a long four and a half weeks. Game 1 was the goal. It took a lot of hard work.
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Curry has been playing off the bench in the first two playoff games because the Warriors are being cautious with his return to injury.
Curry, if Game 2 was any indication of his potential, is just as effective coming off the bench. He’s looking forward to returning to the biggest stage in basketball.
