Is Steph Curry playing today against Boston Celtics? Warriors give unexpected injury update on two-time MVP (March 3)

Steph Curry will play against the Boston Celtics.

The two-time MVP was unexpectedly on the Golden State Warriors injury report ahead of Sunday's marquee matchup against their 2022 finals opponent. It was the first time since November that Curry was on the injury report citing injury.

The last time was before the Warriors game against the Milwaukee Bucks in January on the second night of a back-to-back. Curry was rested for that contest amid his heavy workload.

He's only missed three games. In 56 appearances, Curry has averaged 27.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

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What happened to Steph Curry?

Curry was on the Warriors' injury report for the Celtics game because of a knee injury. It's unclear when the two-time MVP sustained the injury as he seemingly left the last game against the Toronto Raptors healthy.

However, since it's a bursitis injury, Curry's condition could be because of workload. He hasn't rested since Jan. 13. The two games he missed in November were also because of a right knee injury, although this was caused by contact.

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Steph Curry stats vs. Boston Celtics

Steph Curry has played 25 times against the Celtics, averaging 24.1 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 5.4 apg. He boasts a 13-12 record against Boston.

Curry had 33 points and six assists on 52.4% shooting, including 6 of 11 from 3 in their Dec. 19 clash. He went 5 of 5 from the free-throw line as the Warriors won 132-126 in overtime.

The Warriors will hope the two-time MVP is available, as the Celtics could prove to be their biggest challenge amid a 12-3 run. Boston is in even better form, winning its past 10 games.

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Steph Curry is potentially the only player who could toy with Celtics defense

The Boston Celtics have established themselves as the 2024 NBA title favorites. The key to their success has been their two-way dominance. The versatility on both ends has been the difference-maker.

The Celtics have two defensive specialists in the backcourt, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, while their superstars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, can soak the challenge of guarding the opposing team's best player, too.

Meanwhile, their center position includes shot blockers like Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford, solid rim protectors and pick-and-roll defensive players.

Despite their length, size and quickness, they could find it hard to guard Steph Curry. Motion offenses are tough to guard and Curry's chemistry with Draymond Green, spanning over a decade, adds to their threat.

That's allowed the Warriors to have consistent results against the Celtics, and it will remain key on Sunday.