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Is Steph Curry on a minutes restriction? Warriors' plan clear for superstar in play-in tournament
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Steph Curry's playing time may be limited as the Golden State Warriors prepare for the play-in tournament against the Los Angeles Clippers. Following a season marred by injuries, the Warriors are cautious about his minutes.
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The Golden State Warriors' season could end Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.
It's the 9-10 game in the NBA's Western Conference play-in tournament, and the best chance the Warriors have of advancing is one of those special Steph Curry games.
That might be easier said than done, though.
After an injury-plagued second half, the Warriors aren't expected to have an unlimited supply of Steph.
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Is Steph Curry on a minutes restriction?
Yes, Curry is slated to have his minutes restricted in the do-or-die game against the Clippers on Wednesday night.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke on local radio 95.7 The Game and shared some more thoughts:
"I think that's just a figure of speech of 'minutes restriction,' it's not like hey we want to limit this person to a certain number of minutes. It's literally that the person cannot play that many minutes. This is all about health, and so you have to be mindful of health as you play these games. You have to be mindful of how many minutes can a guy play and be expected to be effective. So that's really what we're facing."
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Curry missed 27 games in the second half of the season with "runner's knee," and he hasn't played more than 28 minutes and 39 seconds in a game since returning.
Given that, it's hard to imagine Curry playing more than 33 or 34 minutes. If he would normally play 40 in a game like this, the Warriors will likely have no choice but to slow him down just a bit.
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What is Steph Curry's minutes restriction for the play-in tournament?
The Warriors are not expected to have an unlimited supply of Steph Curry's minutes due to his injury history.
Who are the Golden State Warriors facing in the play-in tournament?
The Golden State Warriors are facing the Los Angeles Clippers in the 9-10 game of the NBA's Western Conference play-in tournament.
What impact could Steph Curry's limited playing time have on the Warriors' chances?
Curry's limited playing time could significantly affect the Warriors' chances of advancing in the play-in tournament, as they rely on his performance for success.
