Steph Curry Cleared to Play Sunday vs. Rockets!

Curry’s Return Looms: Warriors Get Superstar Boost

The Golden State Warriors are getting a massive boost as Stephen Curry is expected to be cleared to play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. This news comes after Curry missed over two months and 27 straight games due to a persistent right knee injury. Sources indicate that Curry has been determined to return, even if it was late in the season.

The Warriors have struggled without their star player, holding a 23-16 record with Curry in the lineup but a disappointing 13-25 record when he’s been sidelined. The team believes that with Curry back for the play-in tournament, they have a real shot at making the playoffs.

MVP Race Heats Up: SGA Leads the Pack in Straw Poll

The NBA MVP race is shaping up to be one for the ages, with several players putting up incredible numbers. According to oddsmakers, the top five favorites are achieving historic feats this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an MVP-caliber season, on pace to be the first guard in NBA history to shoot at least 55% while averaging 30 points per game. Victor Wembanyama is also making history, potentially becoming the first player to average 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks while shooting 50% from the field since Shaquille O’Neal in 1999-2000. Nikola Jokic continues his dominance, averaging a 25-point triple-double for the second straight year and aiming to lead the league in assists and rebounds. Luka Doncic is leading the league in scoring with 35.5 points per game and put up historic numbers in March, becoming the fourth player ever to record 600 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists in a single month. Jaylen Brown is also having his best season, setting career highs in points, rebounds, and assists as a starter in his 10th season or later.

A recent straw poll conducted by senior writer Tim Bontemps with 100 media members revealed a strong lean towards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP. SGA received a staggering 88 out of 100 first-place votes. Wembanyama secured eight first-place votes, Nikola Jokic received three, and Jaylen Brown got one. Notably, Luka Doncic did not receive any first-place votes but still finished ahead of Jaylen Brown in total points.

“88 is a lot. Like you couldn’t get Luca couldn’t get one. Wy could have got like 10 or 12,” said one analyst, expressing surprise at the lopsided vote count.

Despite the clear frontrunner in the poll, the competition remains fierce. The narrative surrounding SGA’s season, including overcoming injuries to teammates and leading his team to the best record in the NBA, is a significant factor.

Other NBA Action: Cavaliers Clinch, Spurs Extend Streak

In other NBA news, the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a victory over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to 11 games after a dominant win against the Los Angeles Clippers, even without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. The Spurs’ depth was on full display, with Malaki Branham, Julian Champagnie, and Sandro Mamukelashvili combining for 61 points.

The Charlotte Hornets also secured a win against the Phoenix Suns, with Terry Rozier breaking Muggsy Bogues’ franchise record for three-pointers in a single season. In the Rookie of the Year race, analysts believe it’s a wrap for Wembanyama, with one commentator stating, “Might as well call it a wrap ’cause it’s a wrap.”

The Detroit Pistons are also showing signs of life, with their magic number for the one seed in the East dropping to one. Analysts are starting to believe in their depth, pointing to players like Paul Reed, Dennis Schröder, and Jalen Duren stepping up.

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves missed a game due to illness, making him ineligible for NBA awards this season due to the 65-game rule. Despite this, Edwards is on pace to break the franchise record for points per game for the second straight season and is shooting career highs from the field and from three-point range.

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