Before tipoff, Steve Kerr provided a crucial Stephen Curry update. Curry remains the best player on the Warriors and the best shooter in the league, and in a must-win game, his presence is alsmot required. However, he is dealing with a thumb sprain. Kerr clarified that the plan is for Curry to play.

New Orleans, Warriors coach Steve Kerr apologized to fans who had the night circled on their calendar. “Again, we are just trying to think of the big picture,” Kerr told the media before the game. “Ultimately,