Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95.

The Warriors (42-31) lost the two games Curry missed before outlasting New Orleans, 111-95. The Pelicans were without Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Dejounte Murray, Herb Jones and Trey Murphy. All three of the Warriors, Clippers and Timberwolves won, keeping the race for the sixth seed essentially gridlocked. Each team has 42 wins.

After missing two games with a pelvic contusion, the All-Star point guard is expected to return on Friday against the Pelicans.

The New Orleans Pelicans entered Friday night's game essentially missing their entire starting lineup, but that didn't stop them from competing. New Orleans put

Stephen Curry overcame a slow start in his return from injury to score 23 points as the visiting Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95 on Friday night.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made a decision on Steph Curry's status against the New Orleans Pelicans

Stephen Curry is back in Golden State’s lineup and his 23 points helped the Warriors end a two-game skid with a 111-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Golden State Warriors have upgraded the injury status of star Steph Curry ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Curry, on the other hand, followed up his 52-point performance from Tuesday night with another offensive explosion. The Warriors point guard dropped a game-high 37 points on 10-of-21 from the field, three boards, and six dimes, while also knocking down four triples.