Stephen Curry’s exploits were instrumental in the Golden State Warriors’ comeback from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers. Unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, the story is the opposite as they let an 11-point lead slip away against Portland. The upcoming game between the two of them will decide the final playoff spot in the West, with the #1 OKC Thunder awaiting.

Despite an eight-win gap between the two teams, the Warriors won the regular season series over the Suns 3-1. Yet, Phoenix remains a massive favorite for this crucial clash, which will be decided on their star player’s fitness.

Is Stephen Curry playing tonight? Latest injury update on the Warriors

Stephen Curry managed to make his return at the end of the regular season after missing 27 games. In those two months, the Warriors slid 8-19 and somehow locked in the final spot for the play-in tournament. He came back with five regular-season games left and featured in four of them, with two from the bench. Then, against the Clippers, he started and played 36 minutes, scoring 35 points, including a deep 3-pointer with 50.4 seconds remaining. But during that game, there was an injury scare.

With 2:39 to play in the first quarter, Curry went into the locker room with a towel draped over his head. However, the four-time NBA champion was back on the bench, talking with teammates. “Oh, don’t worry about me,” Curry told the Prime sideline reporter. “I’m good.” The Baby-Faced Assassin will be on a minutes restriction as the Dubs try to protect him. Previously, under a restriction, Curry had scored 20+ points in two of his four games since returning.

Golden State Warriors injury report

Quinten Post: out (foot)

Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee)

Moses Moody: out for season (knee).

Kristaps Porzingis: day-to-day (ankle).

Porzingis is listed as questionable and has always been on day-to-day management since he arrived. He hasn’t played a lot, and suiting up for 28 minutes, where he scored 20 in Inglewood, certainly did a toll on the veteran. Meanwhile, Quinten Post is still out nursing a right foot injury.

Is Devin Booker playing tonight? Latest injury update on the Suns

The Phoenix Suns lost 114-110 at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday. Devin Booker finished with 22 points (7-17 FG), one rebound, four assists, and one steal on the night. The 29-year-old was far from his best because he also went 0-3 from the field in the fourth frame. Before the encounter against the Trail Blazers, D-Book was previously listed as questionable after missing Friday and Sunday’s outings.

The absence came amid injury management tied to his right ankle. But he played against Portland and is not part of the injury report against the Warriors. Injury or no injury, he will have to show up in the do-or-die game. After all, it was his teammate who hoped for this encounter to happen. “I think it matters to some people, like myself. I would like to see the Warriors,” said Dillon Brooks, providing three reasons why. “Steph and Draymond. And Steve Kerr.”

Brooks scored 20 points and was the only starter with a positive +/- against Portland.

Phoenix Suns injury report

Mark Williams: day to day (foot)

Grayson Allen: day to day (hamstring)

As for Phoenix, the duo of Mark Williams and Grayson Allen has each been listed as questionable. Williams suited up for the Suns on Tuesday. In 22 minutes, he grabbed 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. Allen has missed the team’s last two games with a hamstring strain, having last played April 10.

Stephen Curry vs Suns & Devin Booker vs Warriors: How they’ve performed in past matchups

Stephen Curry has historically averaged 22.8 points against Phoenix, while Booker has been even more prolific against Golden State, averaging 30.6 points over their last five meetings. In the last five matchups, the Warriors’ star has averaged 43.5% from inside the arc, but was held to 34.4% from three-point range by the Suns’ perimeter defense.

On the other hand, D-Book exploded for 38 points twice against Golden State this season, once in November and again in December. Over the last five games against the Dubs, he has shot 49.1% from the field and a near-perfect 89.7% from the free-throw line.

Warriors vs Suns: Odds and what to expect

Despite this being a do-or-die game, the market is not on Stephen Curry’s side. Analytics and betting markets favor Phoenix to secure the West’s final playoff spot. According to Polymarket, the Suns have a 59% chance of winning the play-in tournament game against Golden State. In the previous game, this platform predicted the Clippers would win by a whopping 67%, but that did not materialize.

Many believe the performance from Golden State was one and done. Phoenix’s defense ranks 5th in the league for points allowed. Expect Curry to be targeted heavily by Dillon Brooks, who has successfully lowered the veteran’s shooting efficiency by roughly 6% in their primary matchups this year.

Warriors vs Suns: Where to watch

• Game day: Friday, April 17, 2026
• Game time: 10 p.m. ET
• Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, Arizona
• TV: None
• Streaming: Amazon Prime

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