Frustrated Stephen Curry says shin injury could take four weeks to heal

But after playing a significant part in Golden State’s first championship win in 40 years and subsequently helping the team achieve a 33-2 regular season record, there really isn’t a reason to blame Thompson for finding the confidence he lacked in the beginning of the season as he did his best to work through a lingering back injury.

Outside of Curry, Green is probably the most important piece to the Warriors.

Golden State’s home win streak now stands at 35, including 17 this season as they moved a step closer to Chicago’s record 44-game win streak from 1995-96. Curry drove and made a scoop layup under and around Lakers’ big man Roy Hibbert. The reigning MVP missed two games with a bruised lower left leg last week before returning for Golden State’s last two games.

“But he’s a guy who I love, I love his energy, I love how hard he plays and I just want him to continue to grow in that department.”… “Long-term, it’s not something I have to worry about”.

Backcourt: Steph Curry is the heart and soul of the Warriors, but he has been riddled with nagging injuries for several games.

“I’m not going to sit out four weeks, so I have to figure out how to protect it when I’m out there on the floor”, he said.

“Nothing surprises me with him”, Warriors interim coach Luke Walton said of Curry.

The Warriors never trailed while beating the Lakers at Staples Center for only the fifth time in franchise history.

The Warriors were in command for much of the first half, leading by as many as 12 before ultimately settling for a 62-54 advantage at intermission.

The lone bright spot for the Lakers was Jordan Clarkson, who had 23 points and 5 rebounds.

Have Fun: The Lakers look like they are having a lot of fun over the course of their three-game winning streak. He left for good with 2:46 left in the quarter and the Warriors holding an 85-55 lead.

Goran Dragic added 13 for Miami, which matched a season best with its third straight win. The Lakers are off Wednesday and travel to Sacramento to face the Kings on Thursday. He could also miss Wednesday’s game in Phoenix…. Green finished with nine points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Green was attempting to become the second player in 27 years to post four in a row. Green has 7 triple-doubles this season, which is the most in the National Basketball Association.

Butler shot 11-of-21 from the field, eight-of-eight from the free-throw line and dished out 10 assists on the night. That allowed them to somewhat stay within striking distance, as the Warriors only outscored the Lakers by three in the second quarter.

After struggling most of the season, Speights has found his stride of late. Even Metta World Peace logged 25 minutes (and one technical foul) in his first game since December 6.