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The Golden State Warriors fell 127-113 to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night at Chase Center. Victor Wembanyama dropped 41 points. The result was difficult.
But after the game, Seth Curry had something else on his mind entirely.
With Stephen Curry inching closer to a return, Seth made clear what he is hoping for before this season ends.
What Seth Said About Playing With Steph
GettySteph Curry and his brother Seth Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
The younger Curry brother did not hide his excitement about the prospect of finally sharing the floor with Stephen this season.
“Everybody’s been wanting to see us out there on the court,” Seth said. “I want to get out there with him at least one time and experience that and put on a show for the fans.”
He acknowledged the motivation goes beyond just himself.
“I know that’s one of his motivating factors for getting out there,” Seth said. “To see us out there on the court together, but no pressure.”
It carries meaning coming from someone who has watched his brother work through 26 consecutive missed games. Seth understands what a return would mean for this team. Sunday against the Houston Rockets is the target. The window is there.
Seth added a measured note alongside the anticipation. “If he gets out there and makes it happen, it makes it happen,” he said. “If not, it’s not meant to be.”
Seth’s Own Road Back
The reunion storyline carries extra weight given where Seth himself has been this season. He missed 40 consecutive games with sciatica before returning, and has since dealt with an adductor strain that kept him out another eight games. Getting himself right has been a slow, frustrating process.
Wednesday offered some encouragement.
“Actually feel pretty good,” Seth said after the loss. “Just run out of games. So kind of going out there trying to use my limited minutes as days to build and get in shape and get stronger and try to show ways that I can help this team down the stretch.”
He was candid about what the season has looked and felt like from the inside.
“It’s been tough. Not the way I envisioned the season at all,” Seth said. “But try to stick to the process.”
The process, for now, is straightforward. Stay healthy. Build minutes. Be ready when called upon. “Whatever it is, whether it’s 5 minutes, 15 minutes, whatever it is, just keep building, getting stronger every day, and be ready if our number is called,” he said.
The Bigger Picture for the Warriors
GettyStephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
Wednesday’s loss was another reminder of how thin this roster is right now. Wembanyama was unstoppable, and Golden State had no real answer. Yet Seth pointed to the effort as something to build on.
“We competed,” Seth said. “We kept clawing back kind of 10, 15, whatever range and trying to make it a game.”
That mentality has defined this Warriors team through everything this season has thrown at them. Jimmy Butler gone. Moses Moody gone. Stephen Curry sidelined for two months. Seth himself in and out of the lineup. Through all of it, Golden State has kept competing.
“No excuses,” Seth said. “Going out there with who we have every night and competing and trying to get better. That mentality of not feeling sorry for yourself, it’ll pay off eventually.”
Stephen Curry is on the verge of returning. Sunday against Houston is the target. If it happens, Seth will be waiting.
Final Word for the Warriors
Seth Curry wants one game with his brother. Just one.
Given everything this season has thrown at both of them, that does not feel like too much to ask. Stephen is close. The window is narrow. But it is still open.
Put on a show for the fans. That is the goal.
Keith Watkins Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins
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