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Curry Misses Lakers Game, Warriors Aim for Play-In

4/10/2026

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Summary

Curry's Injury Management

Stephen Curry will miss the April 9, 2026 game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to right knee injury-management.
Curry and LeBron James will not face each other this season, rare since 2009.
He returned from a 27-game absence and scored 29 against the Houston Rockets and 17 against the Kings.
The Warriors secured the 10th seed for the NBA Play-In Tournament and will seek to increase Curry's playing time.

Summary

Warriors Face Defeat

The Golden State Warriors lost 119-103 to the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9, 2026, locking in the 10th seed.
The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Kristaps Porzingis due to injuries.
Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 17 points.
LeBron James scored 26 points for the Lakers while LJ Cryer twisted his ankle late in the game.
Curry and Porzingis are expected to return for the next game against Sacramento.

History

Historical Context

The Golden State Warriors won their first NBA championship in 40 years by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals, clinching the title on June 16. Led by Stephen Curry, who averaged 23.8 points per game that season, the Warriors' victory marked a significant turnaround for the franchise. Today, injuries challenge their playoff hopes, echoing past struggles during critical seasons.

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Curry's Injury Management

Stephen Curry will miss the April 9, 2026 game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to right knee injury-management.
Curry and LeBron James will not face each other this season, rare since 2009.
He returned from a 27-game absence and scored 29 against the Houston Rockets and 17 against the Kings.
The Warriors secured the 10th seed for the NBA Play-In Tournament and will seek to increase Curry's playing time.

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