Warriors’ Stephen Curry officially cleared to return for Game 2 vs. Pelicans

Warriors guard Stephen Curry has officially been cleared to return for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Tuesday night against the Pelicans. Golden State held Curry out of Game 1 on Saturday because he had only played one 5-on-5 contact scrimmage since he sprained his left MCL in a March 23 win over Atlanta. The Warriors didn't practice Sunday, but Curry still scrimmaged at the practice facility against several of the team's younger players. Now, after going through practice Monday and shoot-around Tuesday with no issues, he is expected to play Game 2 without a minutes restriction. Head coach Steve Kerr declined to say Monday whether Curry will start or come off the bench.