Stephen Curry Questionable for Game 1 of Warriors vs. Pelicans with Knee Injury

After missing the first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs due to a left MCL sprain, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry may be ready to go when the second round tips off. 

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr said Thursday that Curry is questionable for Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans after he participated in a full-contact practice, via the Mercury News' Mark Medina.

After practice, Curry told assistant coach Bruce Fraser, "We back, Q! We back," per Monte Poole of CSN Bay Area.

The team wants to see how Curry's body responds over the next few days before making a decision.

Curry has not played since March 23, when he suffered the injury after teammate JaVale McGee fell on his leg during the game. That night also marked his return from an ankle injury that had sidelined him for six games.

This season, the 30-year-old was having another strong showing. He averaged 26.4 points on 49.5-percent shooting, including 42.3 percent from beyond the arc. His performance earned him his fifth consecutive All-Star nod and helped the Warriors grab the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

Without Curry, Golden State made quick work of the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. The series took just five games, with three of the Warriors' victories coming by double digits.

The Warriors are blessed to have three All-Stars on the court even without the two-time NBA MVP healthy. Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are good enough to help the team compete against any team, and it doesn't hurt to have former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala—who averaged 7.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists against the Spurs—available to fill in for Curry.

Even as a No. 6 seed, New Orleans enters the second round as one of the hottest teams in the postseason. The Pelicans swept the Portland Trail Blazers even without DeMarcus Cousins, with Anthony Davis (33.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 1.8 steals), Jrue Holiday (27.8 points, 6.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds) and Rajon Rondo (11.3 points, 13.3 assists and 7.5 rebounds) coming up big.

Having Curry on the court as the competition gets tougher is key for Golden State. However, given he is just one month removed from spraining his MCL, the team would be wise to continue to proceed with caution. The Warriors could clear him to play, or they could go game-by-game and let the situation dictate how quickly he should return to action.

Game 1 of the Warriors-Pelicans series tips off at 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday.