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Warriors expect Curry back Saturday vs. Grizzlies

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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says it's likely that Stephen Curry returns to action on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

"I doubt he'll play (Friday) with a back-to-back," Kerr said Thursday, according to ESPN's Chris Haynes. "I don't think it would make much sense, but I think he's probably going to want to. But it's more likely he plays Saturday. If all goes well, I expect him to play Saturday, but even if it goes well, I'm not expecting him to play tomorrow."

Curry has missed 10 straight games with a right ankle sprain. He participated in five-on-zero drills and scrimmaged three-on-three Thursday. The Warriors have gone 9-1 since the two-time MVP went down Dec. 4. It's the most games Curry has missed in any season since 2011-12.

He's averaging 26.3 points per contest - the second-best mark of his career so far - and the Warriors are 14.4 points per 100 possessions better with him on the floor.

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