Stephen Curry expected to return for Game 2 after being ruled out for Game 1

Warriors guard Stephen Curry is expected to return for Game 2 of the second round Tuesday night after being ruled out for Game 1 on Saturday. Golden State head coach Steve Kerr informed Curry after shoot-around Saturday morning that he wouldn't play Game 1 against the Pelicans. The decision came down to the fact that Curry has only played one 5-on-5 contact scrimmage since he sprained his left MCL in a March 23 win over Atlanta. "When you've been out five weeks and you want to play in the playoffs, I don't think one scrimmage is enough, even though he feels great and wants to play," Kerr said. "He pleaded his case. We're going to sit him tonight, and it's very likely he'll play Game 2.