Curry on probable list for NBA semi-final

Stephen Curry is expected to make his return after injury when the Golden State Warriors play the New Orleans Pelicans in game two of their NBA semi-final.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up

Stephen Curry is listed as probable for game two of the NBA Western Conference semi- final series. (AAP)

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is listed as probable for Tuesday's game two of the Western Conference semi-final series with the New Orleans Pelicans, coach Steve Kerr announced on Monday.

The two-time NBA MVP hasn't played since spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on March 23.

Curry participated in a lengthy scrimmage on Sunday and had no issues during Monday's practice.

"He came out well and he is feeling good today," Kerr told reporters.

"He went through the whole practice. I'd be very surprised if he didn't play."

The Warriors rolled to a 123-101 victory in Saturday's game one without Curry.

Curry wasn't made available to reporters after Monday's workout, but he did discuss his impending return in an interview with The Undefeated.

"If I do get the green light, just play my game," Curry said.

"Do what I do on both ends of the court to help the team. There is nothing special about it. Just try to use my energy as a spark."

Forward Kevin Durant referred to Curry as a legend and said he is expecting to see the "elite" version of Curry.

"When somebody is as consistent as he is, no matter if you miss time, between games when he was hurt he was putting in major work," Durant told reporters after Monday's practice.

"When great players leave like this with an injury and come back, I expect him to be who he is."

It isn't yet clear how many minutes Curry will play. Kerr indicated that decision will be made Tuesday.

Curry averaged 26.4 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 51 regular-season games.


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