Stephen Curry is set to return for the Warriors after missing 27 consecutive games due to a right knee injury. He is expected to play around 25 minutes against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Curry last played on January 30 against Detroit.
The Houston Rockets have clinched a postseason berth. With their seeding essentially set, there’s talk of resting two-time All-Star center Alperen Sengun. He’s been dealing with a back injury of late, and earlier in the season, he missed time with an ankle injury.
Kevin Durant has been one of the league’s best closers. Since the All-Star break, Durant has arguably been the NBA’s best closer by volume in the clutch, leading the league in clutch field goal percentage over that stretch. He’s maintained his elite efficiency despite playing in 14 clutch games, tied for the league lead.
The Golden State Warriors will host the Houston Rockets on April 5, 2026. The Warriors will be looking to break a three-game losing streak. Fred VanVleet and Jimmy Butler are out for the season.
Daniel Gafford will not return to the game against the Lakers after suffering a right shoulder injury. He exited the game in obvious pain during the fourth quarter. Marvin Bagley is the favourite to replace Gafford in the starting lineup against the Clippers if Gafford is unable to play.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected after receiving a technical foul. Forward Naji Marshall was also ejected moments later from the bench after his second technical. The ejections happened during the Mavericks’ loss to the Magic.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has responded to criticism from former owner Mark Cuban. Cuban had expressed regret over selling the franchise and questioned the trade involving Luka Doncic. Kidd also voiced support for the Mavericks’ current ownership.
Guadalajara will face Pumas in a Liga MX match. Guadalajara currently holds the top spot with 30 points. Pumas are in fifth position with 23 points.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has described the persistent right knee injury that kept him out for 27 games as “unpredictable”. Curry said there is nothing structurally wrong with his knee, but it is a “new normal”. He is expected to play against the Houston Rockets, but is officially listed as questionable.
LeBron James has admitted he took on a ‘villain role’ during his first year with the Miami Heat. James said he allowed the media to put him in a dark place. He reflects on how this affected his performance and enjoyment of the game.
