Everything comes down to this. The Golden State Warriors have lived through dynasties and disasters, Game 6 explosions and Game 7 heartbreaks. But the present moment feels different. Game 6 at Chase Center is more than just an elimination game for the Rockets. It’s a test of legacy for the Warriors. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green—names etched into the postseason’s deepest chapters—now must prove they can still author one more. One more series win. One more run. One more silencing of doubt.
But with the series tightening and the Rockets clawing back into rhythm, availability becomes paramount. Health isn’t just a variable; it’s a story. And the Warriors, as of today, have every reason to smile.
Steph Curry injury update: all clear for Game 6
Let’s get to the point. The Golden State Warriors have zero names on their injury report heading into Friday night. That includes Stephen Curry, whose taped shooting thumb had sparked speculation, especially after the Game 5 blowout.
Coach Steve Kerr previously acknowledged that Curry had been targeted by defenders throughout the series, especially “on every release” of his jumpers. But there is no formal injury designation. The same goes for Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.
So, to put it straight: Steph Curry is good to go.
The Rockets, meanwhile, have ruled out backup big man Jock Landale due to a knee issue. While not a core rotation player, Landale’s absence trims Houston’s frontcourt depth in a series where physicality is rising.
Why Game 6 still tilts toward Golden State
Game 5 was a mess for the Warriors—no denying it. But zoom out, and the picture isn’t quite so grim.
This one returns to Chase Center, where Curry is 60-17 all-time in playoff games. Draymond Green becomes a more stable facilitator. Jimmy Butler’s two-way game finds more fuel in front of a crowd that has come to expect playoff grit.
Experience, meanwhile, is still the Warriors’ not-so-secret weapon. The trio of Curry, Green, and Butler have each faced elimination games before. The Rockets? Not so much. Alperen Şengün, Jalen Green, and Amen Thompson are learning on the fly. And while they burst out of the gate in Game 5, stringing together back-to-back high-octane performances—this time in a hostile arena—is a different ask.
Then there’s Steph Curry himself. He had 13 points in Game 5, shooting 4-of-12. But history suggests a bounce-back is coming. In 21 games this season where Curry scored under 20, he followed up with an average of 28.5 points on 46% from three. Twice, he dropped 50+.
Even Kerr’s decision to sit his starters early in Game 5 was intentional. Rather than chase a 30-point deficit, he banked rest for the aging core. His bench, to their credit, made the Rockets work, prompting Ime Udoka to bring his starters back late, even with the lead still in double digits.
Feb 2, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) react during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn’t just rest. It was psychological warfare. Stephen Curry is suiting up. And the Warriors, despite their bruises and blowouts, are exactly where they need to be: at home, healthy, and hungry. Game 6 won’t just determine who wins this series. It might determine who still belongs in the championship conversation.
For now, the question is: How loud will it get when Curry starts cooking?
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