"The Warriors, riddled with injuries, have barely survived an opening gauntlet that has seen them play 11 games in 21 days. A tough schedule is about to ratchet up in difficulty. Their opening stretch looks like a cakewalk compared to what is to come. The next nine days will see the Warriors travel from Oklahoma City to Miami for a six-game trip that features five games against probable playoff opponents."
"Fortunately for the Warriors, superstar Steph Curry will travel with the team and is expected to play in OKC after missing the past three games with an illness. The team went 1-2 in his absence, with the lone win coming on Sunday when Butler put up 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists to help the Warriors pull away from the Pacers. 'Obviously, if we got 30 (Stephen Curry), our chances of winning go up drastically,' Butler said."
The Warriors begin a more difficult stretch after an injury-plagued opening gauntlet that included 11 games in 21 days. A six-game road trip from Oklahoma City to Miami over nine days includes five opponents likely to reach the playoffs and features two back-to-back sets. Staying healthy and winning key road games is critical to positioning for the rest of the season. Stephen Curry is traveling and expected to return after missing three games with an illness. The team went 1-2 without him; the lone victory featured a 21-point, nine-rebound, seven-assist performance. The trip is viewed as a measuring stick for competitiveness.
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