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"I'm pretty optimistic I'll be able to play in whatever the capacity, I'll be on the floor," Curry told a pool reporter on Saturday afternoon. "If I can give the team anything, I will play. I feel like if I can get to a point where I'm not hobbling and I can cut how I want to (he can play). It doesn't have to be 100 percent, as long as I can be confident that it won't do any further damage. I have a feeling I'll be at that point tomorrow, no problem." USA Today Sports

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Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is a game-time decision with a sprained left ankle. X-rays were negative, a team official said, and no MRI was scbe taken. Curry is getting ‘round-the-clock treatment. Officially he’s a game-time decision. But his chances of playing are made dicey by the earlier start. Sunday’s game tips off at 12:30, giving Curry about 36 hours of rest and rehabilitation. Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, Injuries, Stephen Curry 

Point guard Stephen Curry was getting treatment on his sprained left ankle during the Warriors’ media availability Saturday, so the team allowed for a pool reporter to meet with him in the trainer’s room. Here’s a transcript of Curry’s optimistic appraisal of his injury: How are your spirits?: It was a missed opportunity (Friday) night. Our effort, from start to finish, wasn’t where we wanted it to be, but we have another opportunity (Sunday) to even the series and to be in good shape. We’re looking forward to getting back on the floor. Do you think you’ll be able to play?: I think so. I mean, you never really know how it’s going to feel the next day. You just keep with the treatment. It’s the same old story with the same answer. I hope that it feels good enough to go tomorrow, but until you wake up and see, you’re just hoping for the best. San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Warriors, Injuries, Stephen Curry 

Curry has been the heart and soul of the Warriors (already without All-Star forward David Lee) and without him, their chances at upsetting No. 2 San Antonio appear suspect. "He'll play," guard Klay Thompson said with certainty. "No question about it. He will play through anything. He's got heart." San Jose Mercury-News

Golden State Warriors, Injuries, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson 

Scott Howard-Cooper: X-rays last night on Stephen Curry's left ankle were negative. Warriors unsure if he will play Sunday, Mark Jackson says. Twitter @SHowardCooper

Golden State Warriors, Mark Jackson, Injuries, Stephen Curry 

Danny Green was leaving the visitors locker room at Oracle Arena late Friday night when a reporter was hoping to pass along some well-deserved praise. "You see those numbers when you're guarding (Golden State guard) Steph (Curry)?" the man said to the San Antonio Spurs guard. "Nope, and I'd rather not, but thanks," he said with a smile before heading for the exits. USA Today Sports

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry, Danny Green 

Warriors star Stephen Curry and Spurs counterpart Tony Parker both suffered lower leg injuries Friday in Game 3, putting their availability for Sunday’s matchup in question. San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Injuries, Stephen Curry 

Curry rolled his left ankle late in the contest. He sprained the same ankle earlier in the playoffs but did not miss any games. Curry has had issues with both ankles throughout his career. Curry left without speaking to reporters after missing 12 of 17 shots. Like Parker, he was said to be noticeably limping. San Antonio Express-News

Golden State Warriors, Injuries, Stephen Curry 

While Manu Ginobili continued to struggle, Tim Duncan had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Tony Parker had 32 points on 13 of 23 shooting. The Spurs, who had trailed big in the first two games of the series, controlled the game throughout and finally slowed a Warriors offense that had scored 100-plus points in six of its last seven playoff games. Golden State shot just 39.3% from the field, and the dynamic backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were held to a combined 12-for-37 from the field. "They outplayed us, they out-worked us and they were the aggressor," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. USA Today Sports

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Stephen Curry 

Curry not only struggled on a 5-for-17 shooting night, but also turned his ailing left ankle in the fourth quarter. Curry, who had become the darling of these playoffs with his dynamic play, sprained the same ankle in the first round. "He missed shots," Jackson said while not giving any clear answers about the ankle. "Give them credit. They did a good job defensively. But he missed shots. It's a make-or-miss league." "I have faith in Steph," Thompson said. "Hopefully he's with us. He's our leader. He's our best player." USA Today Sports

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Parker triggered the Spurs' Game 1 comeback, but only after Klay Thompson fouled out late. This time, he attacked from the start, scoring eight points in the first 41/2 minutes. "It wasn't our offense, it was our defense," Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. "Personally, I didn't do my job against Tony Parker." Contra Costa Times

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Klay Thompson 

Jon Santiago: Tony Parker said he noticed Warriors defense was pushing him left by watching film. Focused pregame on warming up on that side of the floor Twitter @itsjonsantiago

Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker 

Metta World Peace: There is a V in MVP but not in Steph. So had to come up with a name until he receives a MVP. Steve Curry ladies and gentlemen is up next!! Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry, Metta World Peace 

Mark Jackson: I think the longer time we give him to physically… he’s not going to be right, but to get close to right… is better. So I think if it was closing out Game 1 today with Klay fouling out, it’d be an easy call to go with David down the stretch. Today. San Jose Mercury-News

Golden State Warriors, Mark Jackson, David Lee, Injuries 

Tim Kawakami: Mark Jackson, who has 1 year plus an option on his contract, says everything is good. "it'll all work out," he said Twitter @timkawakami

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson 

Matt Steinmetz: M.Jackson under contract this year & next. Team option for 2014-15. Any step back next year and it could set up uncertainty. Twitter @MSteinmetzCSN

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson 

Tim Kawakami: Jackson said he knows GSW management took a chance hiring him and stood by him thru losing last year and personal issue from the past. Twitter @timkawakami

Golden State Warriors, Coaching, Mark Jackson 

Still living in Lakerdom, West now commutes to the Bay Area as a Warriors consultant. How in the name of Chick Hearn did that happen? It’s simple. The Warriors asked. Lakers Nation

Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Jerry West 

When Jim Buss fell for Brown in their sitdown at the pre-draft camp in Minneapolis, the Lakers knew he was West’s pick to fill the Warriors’ vacancy. That was why they slammed the deal home so quickly, and why the price got to $4.5 million a year, more than they’re paying Mike D’Antoni. Lakers Nation

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The San Antonio Spurs’ Tony Parker, generally viewed as the league’s current teardrop master, insisted that he came up with the shot as a child. “I got copyrights on that,” he said. “I did that because I was small and it was the only way I could get a shot off on the bigs. I grew a little bit later.” The Warriors, making a surprising run in the playoffs, may have the strongest link to the teardrop. The team is coached by Mark Jackson, a former point guard who popularized the shot in the 1990s. He recently called it a “tremendous weapon,” and he has watched his star player, Curry, use it effectively. New York Times

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