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The Golden State Warriors will wrap up a back-to-back set on Monday night when they host the Phoenix Suns, and they are expected to welcome back their leading scorer. Stephen Curry, who sat out Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Clippers because of right knee injury management, is set to return to the lineup, according to ESPN's Anthony Slater. Draymond Green, who also missed Sunday's game for injury management, will be back as well.
Sunday's win over the Clippers extended the Warriors' winning streak to four games, and it came without Curry, whose absence leaves a 29.2-point per game void that Steve Kerr and the rest of the roster must fill. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg stepped up in a major way, pouring in 37 points and dishing out six assists to lead Golden State past Los Angeles. With Curry back in the fold, Kerr likely won't need another huge outing from Lendeborg on Monday.
Key Analysis
Curry's return comes at an opportune time as the Warriors look to keep their momentum going against a Phoenix team that will surely test their depth. The fact that Golden State managed to win without both Curry and Green on Sunday speaks to the team's resilience and the emergence of Lendeborg, but having their championship core back on the floor gives them a significant boost on both ends. Tip-off between the Warriors and Suns is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. EST.
Originally reported by sportingnews.