SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry participated in the team's scrimmage Thursday, marking another benchmark in his return from a left foot strain that has kept him out since March 16.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said both he and Curry are optimistic that the guard will be available for Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Curry will be reevaluated Friday before any final decision on his status is made.
In the scrimmage, Curry played three six-minute stretches.
Kerr said Curry is expected to play with a minutes restriction when he returns, although the coach isn't sure what exactly that limit will look like yet.