Stephen Curry sees the light at the end of the tunnel with his knee injury

Golden State Warriors are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel with Stephen Curry, who is taking firm steps towards his return. The point guard has been ruled out for the upcoming games, but the team is already considering his return to contact in training sessions, a key advancement in his knee recovery.

The player, out since January 30 due to a persistent issue in his right knee, has been absent for 20 games, and his absence will extend to at least 22 matches after missing the matchups against the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks.

Stephen Curry will take part in a full training session on Sunday in Atlanta, including five-on-five situations with contact, alongside substitute players and the coaching staff.

Coach Steve Kerr stated that this session will be decisive in evaluating his actual condition: "Tomorrow is probably a key day. We will know more at that moment."

If he passes this test smoothly, his return could be closer in the upcoming games when Golden State hosts the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards.

A team in decline without its star

Curry's absence has had a direct impact on the team's performance. During this period, the Warriors have recorded a 6-14 record, including seven losses in the last eight games, causing them to drop to the tenth position in the West.

Kerr acknowledges the situation and admits that the team is currently in the play-in zone, but he maintains confidence in being able to compete if they regain their point guard in full form for the final stretch.

More comebacks on the horizon

In addition to Curry, the Warriors hope to soon recover other key pieces like Al Horford, who is dealing with a calf strain, and Moses Moody, sidelined with a wrist sprain.

The injury under control

Curry's physical issue has been diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, known as "runner's knee," a condition that causes inflammation and discomfort around the kneecap.

Although the player has faced some setbacks in his recovery process over the last two months, his recent progress has been positive, to the extent of already receiving approval to return to contact, the final major step before his comeback to competition.

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