Curry likely to sit again

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry is unlikely to play Saturday for Golden State in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Portland since he still hasn’t practiced on his sprained right knee.

Curry did work on the side while the Warriors practiced Thursday but couldn’t yet do any of the scrimmaging the medical staff and coaches want to see before he is cleared to return.

“It’s tough to see him playing Saturday,” coach Steve Kerr said. “He’s gotten better and better each day.”

In fact, Kerr said “probably not” when asked about Curry playing Saturday. Game 4 on Monday is still a conceivable option if Curry keeps making good progress.

“Everything has gone very smoothly. He hasn’t had any setbacks,” Kerr said. “He’s ramping up things in the weight room.”

The Warriors will practice again today in Oakland before flying to Portland in the afternoon. Kerr said that even on a game day when his teammates only have shootaround, Curry could get some two-on-two work with coaches Luke Walton, Jarron Collins and Theo Robertson.

Defending champion Golden State leads the best-of-seven series against Portland 2-0. The Warriors had Wednesday off from practice after winning Game 2 on Tuesday night.